The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Theodore Lascaris
Also known as Lascaris, Theodore, Theodore II Lascaris
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 269
There's something compelling about this young man whose valor and imperial connections make him impossible to ignore. His presence suggests both the promise of leadership and the weight of the choices that come with power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 269
- Books
- 1
Theodore Lascaris began as a valiant youth, son-in-law of the usurper Alexius, who aspired to save and rule his country. His eloquence, politeness, and imperial descent recommended him to the French monarch, who employed him to teach and negotiate. However, his choleric and suspicious temper, combined with illness, would transform him from vigorous ruler to tyrant, leading him to sacrifice kinsmen and nobles in his paranoia before his premature end.
Description
A young man whose appearance reflects both his imperial descent and his warrior education. His features would be marked by the eloquence and politeness that made him valued as a negotiator, yet also by the choleric temper that would define his later years. His clothing would reflect both his military background and his imperial connections, with the bearing of one who has been taught to rule.
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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