The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Sulpicianus
Also known as Titus Flavius Sulpicianus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 22
An elderly nobleman whose position as governor of Rome carries the weight of imperial authority. His bearing suggests the dignity of one connected to power through both office and family.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Elderly, father-in-law of Pertinax
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 22
- Books
- 1
Sulpicianus served as Titus Flavius Sulpicianus, father-in-law of Pertinax and governor of Rome. During the crisis following Pertinax's death, he attempted to calm the fury of the multitude while competing for the throne in the infamous auction of the empire. His position placed him at the center of the succession crisis that followed the assassination of his son-in-law.
Description
An elderly Roman nobleman whose distinguished bearing reflects both his age and his position as governor of Rome. Patrician features marked by years of authority. Formal Roman attire appropriate to his high rank and connection to imperial power. His presence suggests the dignity of one accustomed to governing the city itself.
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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