The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Peter of Courtenay
Also known as Emperor Peter
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 272
There's an unmistakable air of nobility about this French prince, his reputation fair and his possessions ample. His zeal burns bright as he prepares for crusade, carrying himself with the confidence of royal blood and the fervor of a true believer.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 272
- Books
- 1
Peter of Courtenay began as a French prince of royal birth, his reputation fair and his possessions ample. When the call came for crusade against the Albigeois, his zeal and valor drove him to sell or mortgage his patrimony, assembling 140 knights and 5500 sergeants and archers to pass the Alps. His journey ended abruptly when he was arrested during a banquet, his crusading ambitions cut short before they could fully unfold.
Description
A French prince of noble bearing, middle-aged with fair complexion and well-groomed appearance. He possesses a dignified posture and commanding presence, dressed in crusader attire with a surcoat bearing heraldic symbols and chainmail visible beneath. A sword hangs at his side, and his expression carries the zealous determination of a man committed to his cause.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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