Timonides — The Fall of the Roman Empire Character Profile

About Timonides

A Greek ex-slave and trusted deputy to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. He advocates for mercy and political integration toward conquered peoples, successfully convincing Livius and the Senate to grant Germanic captives peaceful settlement rights in Italy. He undergoes a perilous trial to gain the barbarians' trust. Ultimately, he is brutally massacred by Commodus's forces during their march on Rome.

Character Facts

Played by

James Mason

Appears in

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Timonides — Professional Deputy — Marcus Aurelius (Alec Guinness)

  Emperor and trusted Greek ex-slave advisor, collaborating on frontier governance.

• Timonides — Alliance Political Ally — Livius (Stephen Boyd)

  Strategic partners who jointly push for Aurelius's policy of clemency.

• Timonides — Alliance Strategic Partner — Lucilla (Sophia Loren)

  Co-conspirators in diplomacy who bridge Roman and barbarian interests.

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