The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

John Count of Nevers

Also known as John the Fearless

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 283

John Count of Nevers is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
Young adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 283
Books
1

John, Count of Nevers, known as John the Fearless, led French forces at Nicopolis where he was captured by Bajazet and later ransomed. He hosted elaborate feasts with pageantry featuring Saracen, elephant, and pheasant, swearing crusade oaths with barons and knights while accompanied by four princely cousins.

Description

A young nobleman of commanding presence, dressed in the rich finery appropriate to a French duke. His features reflect European nobility, while his bearing suggests both the weight of his position and the restless energy of crusade vows. His attire speaks of elaborate feasts and noble pageantry.

Story so far

  1. 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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