The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

Tiridates III of Armenia

Also known as Tiridates the Great, Trdat III

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 87

A figure of Eastern royalty whose reputation precedes him. There's something compelling about this hero of the East, known for his strength and leadership.

Gender
male
Age
Adult during conversion
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 87
Books
1

Tiridates III of Armenia, also known as Tiridates the Great or Trdat III, was renowned as the hero of the East. He embraced Christianity, possibly before Constantine himself, and ruled as king of Armenia during a pivotal period of religious transformation.

Description

A mature Armenian king with regal bearing, wearing royal Armenian attire, dignified presence, strong features, dark hair and olive skin, authoritative stance.

Story so far

  1. 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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