The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Romanus II
Also known as Romanus the Younger, Young Romanus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 214
There's something vital and princely about him, a young man whose tall, straight bearing evokes a cypress reaching toward the sun. His fair, florid complexion and sparkling eyes suggest both health and an inner fire, while his broad shoulders and aquiline nose mark him as unmistakably royal.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 20 to 24 years
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 214
- Books
- 1
Romanus II, known as Romanus the Younger, was the son of Constantine VII and husband of Theophano. As a young Byzantine emperor, he embodied the promise of imperial succession with his striking physical presence and love of the hunt. His brief reign marked the continuation of the Macedonian dynasty, though his life was cut short before he could fully realize his potential as ruler.
Description
Romanus II stands tall and straight as a young cypress, with a fair and florid complexion that speaks of youth and vigor. His sparkling eyes catch the light beneath a long, aquiline nose, while his broad shoulders fill out the princely regalia of Byzantine royalty. His athletic build suggests someone accustomed to the physical demands of hunting and court life.
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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