# Symmachus — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Symmachus in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-book-i-the-sorrows-of-boethius

## Who they are

Boethius's father-in-law, a respected Roman senator and philosopher.

## Relationships

### [Boethius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/boethius)

_family_

Symmachus is Boethius's father-in-law and a respected Roman senator, with whom he shared close familial and political bonds.

## In the story

### [Proem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/proem)

Boethius's guardian and father-in-law, a man of saintly character who raised him after his parents died.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/iv)

Symmachus is mentioned as Boethius' father-in-law, revered for his pure character and beneficence.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/iv)

Symmachus, Boethius' father-in-law, is mentioned as safe and unharmed, a boon Boethius would have purchased with his life.

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