The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Theodoric II
Also known as Theodoric the Second, King Theodoric II
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 158
Theodoric II possesses the calculating intelligence of a ruler who understands that political survival depends on seizing opportunities when they arise. His presence suggests both royal authority and the pragmatic flexibility that allows him to abandon treaties when circumstances favor such action.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 158
- Books
- 1
Theodoric II, son of the elder Theodoric, ruled as king of the Visigoths during the final decades of Roman authority in Gaul. Though initially bound by treaty to Rome, he proved easily persuaded by self-interest to abandon these obligations, particularly after the death of Emperor Majorian removed the restraint of fear. His violation of the Roman treaty brought him the territory of Narbonne, which he firmly united to his dominions as the reward for his calculated perfidy.
Description
Theodoric II carries himself with the bearing of Visigothic royalty, his fair skin and reddish-blond hair marking his Germanic heritage. His middle-aged features suggest both the strength of his position and the calculating intelligence that guides his decisions. He wears the royal Gothic attire appropriate to his station, adorned with gold ornaments that speak to both his wealth and his authority. His demeanor reflects the pragmatic flexibility of a ruler who weighs political advantage above loyalty or treaty obligations.
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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