The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Constantius III
Also known as General Constantius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 142
Constantius III is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Prime of life during campaigns
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 142
- Books
- 1
Constantius III rises from Roman general to co-emperor through his remarkable military victories against usurpers, his conspicuous strength and majesty in person matched by a cheerful and engaging nature in private life. His fierce rolling eyes and singular practice of bending down on horseback marked him as a distinctive military figure whose battlefield presence commanded both fear and loyalty, ultimately earning him elevation to imperial purple.
Description
A Roman general of striking strength and majestic build, with large animated eyes that roll fiercely when mounted on horseback in battle. His cheerful and engaging demeanor in private life contrasts with his fierce battlefield presence, marked by the singular practice of bending down while riding, wearing the armor and bearing of a Roman military commander in his prime.
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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