The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Roger II of Sicily
Also known as Roger II, King Roger of Sicily, Roger
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 243
A ruler who commands both the sword and the loom, whose ambitions stretch from battlefield to workshop. There's something of the sea in his bearing, the restless energy of one who has taken much and built more.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 243
- Books
- 1
Roger II began as the son of the great Norman count and inherited both his father's conquests and his spirit. He transformed from a mercenary leader into a king who captured Byzantine silk weavers from Corinth, Athens, and Thebes, establishing the silk manufacturing industry in Palermo. His reign saw him rise to become Cæsar, though his life ended when he was stabbed by Alani guards after commanding eighteen galleys and four great ships with eight thousand adventurers.
Description
A Norman king with the commanding presence of both military leader and administrator. His appearance reflects the dual nature of his rule—part conqueror who captured Byzantine weavers, part ruler who established new industries. The bearing of one who has risen from mercenary background to royal authority.
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)
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