The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Bertuccio Quirino
Also known as Messer Bertuccio Quirino
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 11
Bertuccio Quirino arrives with the gravity of a man asserting a claim, his noble title lending the brief mention a formal, consequential air. Beyond that composed public impression, the text leaves his character and appearance largely unspoken.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 11
- Books
- 1
Bertuccio Quirino is identified as a Venetian nobleman and claimant in a legal case against the Polo family. The account gives no further detail about the case's personal consequences, his relationships, or his life beyond that role.
Description
Bertuccio is described as a Venetian nobleman, but his physical appearance is not specified. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and distinctive accessories are unknown; a restrained, dignified Venetian mode of dress is appropriate only as a period-based visual interpretation.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- D
Donataclaimant
Bertuccio’s claim led to the sequestration of property in the Polo house; Donata was accused of removing part of the sealed money, and the Council ordered restitution and a fine.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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