The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pope Stephen III
Also known as Stephen the Third, Stephen III
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 218
A pontiff whose journey across treacherous Alpine passes would forge new alliances between Rome and the Frankish kingdoms, his determination matched only by his gratitude.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 218
- Books
- 1
Pope Stephen III undertook a laborious journey across the Alps to seek Frankish protection, later expressing his gratitude by placing the royal diadem upon the head of his benefactor Pepin in the monastery of St. Denys, marking a pivotal moment in papal-Frankish relations.
Description
A medieval pope in 8th century papal attire, wearing a white cassock with gold embroidery beneath a red papal mantle, with a simple papal tiara, his features weathered from arduous Alpine travel, conveying both dignity and weariness.
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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