The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Bongars

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 16

Bongars is connected to a world-map, a figure whose name rests beside a grand image of the known world. The record reveals little of the person himself, leaving him with the quiet, focused aura of someone who worked close to maps and their making.

Gender
male
Age
Adult (17th-18th century)
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 16
Books
1

Bongars is identified as the editor who engraved Marino Sanudo’s world-map. The text provides no account of his personal history or relationships, keeping his contribution to the map as the central fact attached to his name.

Description

The source provides no visual description of Bongars. His build, coloring, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and distinguishing features are not stated. His work as an editor and engraver does not establish any specific physical traits.

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