The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Turpin of Rheims
Also known as Turpinus, Archbishop Turpin
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 260
A priest who seems equally at home in the sanctuary and the battlefield, his robust frame and direct manner suggesting a man of action as much as prayer. There's something refreshingly unpretentious about his bearing.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 260
- Books
- 1
Turpin of Rheims served as Archbishop during the reign of Charlemagne, his name later attached to a famous romance composed by a border monk. The historical Turpin embodied the warrior-clergy of his age—a fighting and drinking priest whose martial spirit matched his religious devotion.
Description
Turpin of Rheims appears as a middle-aged male of robust build, with a tonsured head showing remaining dark hair. His ruddy complexion speaks of outdoor life, and he wears ecclesiastical robes layered over chain mail. He carries both crosier and sword, his hearty presence reflecting the dual nature of a fighting priest.
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)
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