User:Rajofcanada/Royal Features

Introduction
This will be a collection of accounts and other writings describing the physical features or general looks of royals and nobles who ruled over different polities or who made an impact in history.

How They Looked

 * James I of Aragon. "...Desclot describes him as taller than most, with athletic framce and reddish-blond hair, a man cordial to everyone and adventurously bold...."


 * Joanna I of Naples was possessed of "...a gentle and generous temperament, a graceful person, a beautiful and engaging countenance, and he most captivating manners."


 * John Tzimisces: "...Handsome, though short, strong and well-known for his valiance and aptitude in archery, spearmanship and riding...."


 * Louis, Prince of Taranto, 2nd husband of Joanna I of Naples, was "...a brave, accomplished, and very handsome prince, who, for his singular beauty, acquired the name of Phoebus, od the Day...."


 * Margaret of Navarre, Queen of Sicily was "[a]ccording to the Italian historian La Lumia 'still beautiful, proud and light' at old age."


 * Nikephoros II Phocas: "In spite of his great popularity, there was no indication that Nicephorus--whose physical appearance was reportedly not very agreeable and who seemed destined under the influence of Athanasius the Athonite to embrace the monastic life--would end up seducing and being seduced by the young and beautiful empress (Theophano)...."


 * Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor "...Otto, who is sometimes called the 'Red,' was a man of small stature...." "...His face was very red, and from that he took his name of Otto 'der Rothe,' or 'the Red.' Otto was a small man...."


 * Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, was "tall, well-built and amply proportioned".


 * Roger II of Sicily "...was of the most regal presence, of gigantic stature and lion-like face. At his death, in 1154, he was esteemed the wisest, most renowned, wealthy, and fortunate prince of his time..."