The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

Prince Florus

Also known as Florus of Courtenay

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 274

There is a quiet dignity in his bearing, as though he carries the weight of legend and lineage with ease. His presence suggests both nobility and a certain distance from the world.

Gender
male
Age
Adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 274
Books
1

Prince Florus, also known as Florus of Courtenay, was the second son of Peter and grandson of Louis the Fat. According to the old register of Ford Abbey, the Courtenays of Devonshire traced their descent from this prince, making him a legendary ancestor of a noble English house.

Description

A nobleman of royal descent, with refined features and the bearing of French aristocracy. He wears the attire of a medieval prince—a cloak and tunic befitting his lineage—and carries himself with quiet dignity.

Story so far

  1. 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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