The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Yolande of Courtenay
Also known as Empress Yolande, Princess Yolande
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 272
She carries the quiet authority of one born to courts and crowns, her presence marked by the gentle weight of royal duty. There is grace in her bearing that speaks of ancient bloodlines and the careful cultivation of power through lineage.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 272
- Books
- 1
Yolande of Courtenay entered history as the wife of French prince Peter, bearing numerous children who would carry her royal blood across Europe. Her daughter married Andrew, king of Hungary, extending her influence through strategic alliances. In the midst of grief, she delivered a son named Baldwin, ensuring the continuation of her imperial line even through sorrow.
Description
A noblewoman of French royal descent with refined aristocratic features and fair skin. Her dark hair is arranged beneath an elegant headdress, and she wears richly embroidered robes befitting an empress. Her bearing is graceful and dignified, with the composed presence of medieval royalty.
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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