The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

Savelli

Also known as prothonotary Savelli

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 304

A figure of quiet ecclesiastical authority, marked by the formal dignity of his office. His connection to the Colonna suggests a man of learning and position within Rome's complex web of church and nobility.

Gender
male
Age
adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 304
Books
1

Savelli served as prothonotary and friend to prothonotary Colonna, his life cut short by murder. His position within the church hierarchy placed him among Rome's influential clerical class during a turbulent period of Roman politics.

Description

A middle-aged Roman cleric bearing the formal dignity of a prothonotary. He wears ecclesiastical robes appropriate to his station, with dark hair and a serious, learned expression. His appearance reflects the gravity of his ecclesiastical office and his connections to Rome's noble families.

Story so far

  1. 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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