The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Rechiarius
Also known as King Rechiarius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 155
A king whose very presence radiates stubborn independence, the kind of man whose pride seems to stand between him and the practical wisdom of alliance, carrying himself with the unyielding dignity of someone who will not bend.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 155
- Books
- 1
Rechiarius ruled as king of the Suevi with a haughty obstinacy that defined his reign, rejecting the friendship and military support offered by Theodoric in favor of maintaining complete independence. His refusal to compromise ultimately led to his capture and execution, ending his rule as a defiant captive rather than a free king.
Description
A middle-aged king with the haughty bearing of someone accustomed to absolute authority, dressed in the royal garments of 5th-century barbarian kingship, carrying himself with the obstinate demeanor of a ruler whose pride stands between him and practical alliance.
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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