The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pope Eugenius IV
Also known as Eugenius IV, Eugene IV, Pope Eugene IV
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 304
A figure of authority who moves through the world with the weight of centuries on his shoulders. His presence commands attention even when he attempts to pass unnoticed, and there's something both regal and vulnerable in the way he carries himself.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 304
- Books
- 1
Pope Eugenius IV was driven from Rome by popular unrest and forced to flee the city in the humble disguise of a monk's habit. His nephew's imprisonment marked the beginning of his troubles, and his escape down the Tiber became a symbol of the precarious position of papal authority during this turbulent period.
Description
A middle-aged man of dignified bearing, dressed in the white cassock and red mozzetta of papal office, with a white zucchetto covering his head. His face is clean-shaven with strong, defined features and dark, serious eyes. He carries himself with the natural authority of his position, though his expression suggests the weight of his responsibilities.
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)
Appearances
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