The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Tatian
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 130
There's a gravitas to this elderly praefect that speaks of years wielding significant authority in the Eastern Empire. His official bearing suggests a man who has balanced power carefully, though now stripped of his position and dignity.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 130
- Books
- 1
Tatian served as Praefect of the East, his authority carefully balanced against the ambition of Rufinus. His career ended when he was stripped of his praefecture and thrown into a dungeon, his fall marking the dangerous politics of the late Roman Empire where even high officials could find themselves imprisoned.
Description
Tatian presents the dignified appearance of an elderly Roman official, his bearing that of one who has held the prestigious position of Praefect of the East. His official robes would reflect his former authority, though now he carries the weight of one stripped of power and imprisoned.
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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