The Secret History · Character
Liberius
A Roman patrician and official under Justinian.
minor
First appearance: the secret history
Liberius shows up with force in XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Patrician from Rome; appointed Governor of Alexandria; crucifies Arsenius at Theodora's order.
Liberius first appears in 0002 the secret history.
In XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians: Patrician from Rome; appointed Governor of Alexandria; crucifies Arsenius at Theodora's order.
Later, in XXIX: Other Incidents Revealing Him as a Liar and a Hypocrite: Removed from office by Justinian's deceit, later acquitted by the Senate but fined by the Emperor.
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Character groups
- Minor Roman Officials
- Justinian's Court Intriguers
- Historical Figures and Narrator
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- XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians
- XXIX: Other Incidents Revealing Him as a Liar and a Hypocrite
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