# Proclus — The Secret History character guide

> Proclus in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Proclus the Quaestor, Quaestor

**First appearance:** 0002-the-secret-history

## Who they are

Quaestor under Justinian, known for his integrity.

## In the story

### [Ignorance of the Emperor Justin, and His Stencilled Signature, and How His Nephew Justinian Was the Virtual Ruler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/vi-ignorance-of-the-emperor-justin-and-his-stencilled-signature-and-how-his-nephew-justinian-was-the-virtual-ruler)

Quaestor who assisted Justin and invented the stenciled signature device to manage state business.

### [IX: And How Theodora, Most Depraved of All Courtesans, Won His Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/ix-and-how-theodora-most-depraved-of-all-courtesans-won-his-love)

Quaestor who bravely defends Theodotus, declaring him innocent, leading to exile instead of death.

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