# Tiberius — The Cream of the Jest character guide

> Tiberius in The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tiberius Caesar, Caesar

**First appearance:** 0020-xvi-they-come-to-a-high-place

## Who they are

The Roman emperor, mentioned in the narrative's historical scope.

## In the story

### [XXIII: Economic Considerations of Piety](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/chapters/xxiii-economic-considerations-of-piety)

The Roman Emperor, ill at Capreae, who considers adopting Christ as a state deity for political and financial gain.

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