The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Valerius Messalla
Also known as Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 73
An accomplished citizen and friend of Brutus whose brief tenure as prefect revealed his deep commitment to public freedom. His presence suggests both capability and principled restraint.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (64 BC - 8 AD)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 73
- Books
- 1
Valerius Messalla, also known as Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus, served as the first prefect of Rome appointed by Augustus. After only a few days in office, he resigned, declaring himself incapable of exercising power incompatible with public freedom.
Description
Roman citizen Valerius Messalla, adult male with accomplished bearing, wearing Roman toga, refined features, capable presence, 1st century BC Roman nobleman.
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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