The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Plutarch
Also known as Plutarchus, Plutarch of Chaeronea
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 14
Plutarch is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged to elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 14
- Books
- 1
Plutarch of Chaeronea established himself as both philosopher and biographer, whose works inculcated a decent reverence for religion while chronicling the lives of illustrious Greeks and Romans. His observations on historical events, from Mithridates' massacre to the customs of ancient Rome, became authoritative sources for later historians. His writings on divorce laws and religious practices provided invaluable insights into classical antiquity.
Description
Elderly Greek philosopher and biographer with a scholarly, dignified appearance. White hair and beard, wearing a traditional himation. Wise, observant eyes and a face marked by years of study. Holding scrolls or writing materials, with the bearing of one who has chronicled the lives of great men.
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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