The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Timasius
Also known as master-general Timasius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 126
His military bearing commands respect—the presence of a man accustomed to command and the weight of strategic decisions. There's something formidable in his stance that speaks of both battlefield experience and political maneuvering.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 126
- Books
- 1
Timasius served as master-general of the armies under Theodosius, achieving a decisive victory over the Goths in Thessaly. His military career included preparing for civil war alongside Stilicho, though he faced rebuke from Ambrose for his harsh stance toward monks. His fortunes ultimately turned when he was condemned to perpetual exile at Oasis in Libya, ending a career marked by both military triumph and political downfall.
Description
A Roman military commander with authoritative bearing and the armor and insignia befitting a master-general. His appearance reflects both battlefield experience and the complex political position of a high-ranking officer, with the disciplined presence of someone accustomed to command.
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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