The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Theophobus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 213
There's a regal authority in the way he carries himself, this Persian prince whose very presence commands respect among warriors. His features speak of ancient royal bloodlines, and when he speaks, the weight of command is unmistakable.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 213
- Books
- 1
Theophobus entered the historical record as a Persian prince of the Sassanid royal house, brother-in-law to the Byzantine emperor Theophilus through marriage. He commanded a substantial force of 30,000 Persian soldiers, bringing his military expertise and royal lineage to bear in service of the Byzantine cause. His story ended tragically when he was beheaded, a fate that marked the end of his brief but significant appearance in the annals of Byzantine-Persian relations.
Description
Theophobus was a young adult male of Persian Sassanid descent, with the olive-toned complexion characteristic of his people. His dark hair and features reflected the royal bloodline of ancient Persia. As a military commander, he presented an authoritative presence suited to leading large forces, wearing the distinctive armor and regalia appropriate to his rank and heritage.
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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