The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Probus
Also known as Probus the Anician, Marcus Aurelius Probus, Emperor Probus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 137
There is a measured authority in his presence, the quiet confidence of a man whose name and fortune open every door in Rome. His demeanor suggests both privilege and responsibility.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 137
- Books
- 1
Probus the Anician was chief of one of Rome's greatest families, whose immense estates stretched across the Roman world. He shared the consulship with Gratian and exercised four times the office of praetorian prefect, embodying the enduring power of the old nobility.
Description
Probus is a mature Roman nobleman whose appearance reflects both wealth and authority. He wears the formal toga of a consul, with an embroidered border and gold rings signifying his rank. His hair is dark with gray at the temples, his face strong and patrician, his bearing upright and commanding.
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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