The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Romanus I Lecapenus
Also known as Emperor Romanus, Romanos I Lekapenos, Romanus Lecapenus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 214
An emperor whose purple robes speak of ancient imperial authority, yet whose humble demeanor suggests a ruler willing to meet his enemies face to face. The weight of centuries seems to rest in his measured gaze.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 214
- Books
- 1
Romanus I Lecapenus was a Byzantine emperor who negotiated personally with Simeon of Bulgaria. Rising from humble origins, he met his rival in personal conference while wearing the purple majesty of imperial office, representing the diplomatic traditions of the Byzantine Empire during a period of external threats.
Description
A middle-aged Byzantine emperor with imperial stature, wearing the purple robes that signify his office. His appearance combines the dignity of imperial authority with the humility of one willing to engage in personal diplomacy. The bearing of a ruler who has risen to meet the challenges of his age. A Byzantine emperor of middle age to elderly years, with the bearing of one who has risen from humble origins. His appearance combines imperial regalia with the mild demeanor of his religious character. The presence of a ruler whose authority rests more on personal devotion than on noble birth.
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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