The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Lucilian
Also known as Lucilian the General, General of Cavalry Lucilian
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 97
Lucilian is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult contemporary
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 97
- Books
- 1
Lucilian commanded the cavalry forces of Illyricum when Julian's rebellion swept through the region, finding himself captured and uncertain of his fate. His capture at Sirmium marked a turning point in Julian's campaign, as the general was conducted to the usurper with his life hanging in the balance. His story illustrates the rapid reversals of fortune that characterized the civil conflicts of the late Roman Empire.
Description
Lucilian has the solid, commanding build of a career cavalry officer, with weathered features marked by years of campaign life under the Illyrian sun. He wears the practical armor and cloak of a Roman general, his posture erect and military. His presence conveys the quiet competence of a man accustomed to leading troops through uncertain times.
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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