The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Datius
Also known as St. Datius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 181
Datius is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 181
- Books
- 1
Datius, Bishop of Milan and later Saint Datius, wielded considerable influence in both religious and political spheres. His prayers and pilgrimage secured military assistance from the Byzantine court, though his political activities ultimately led to rebellion and ruin among his countrymen. He escaped to the luxury and honors of the Byzantine court, where his influence continued to shape events from afar.
Description
An adult bishop wearing ecclesiastical robes and traveling with numerous attendants. His bearing is dignified and religious, marked by the vestments and symbols of his office. His presence suggests both spiritual authority and worldly influence.
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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