The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Charles of Anjou
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10
He carries the gravity of a ruler, yet his appearance in the book is touched by the life of stories and books moving through a royal court. His brief presence invites curiosity about the meeting of political power and literary culture.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 10
- Books
- 1
Charles of Anjou is presented as king of Sicily in the thirteenth century and is associated with the book’s account of an Arthurian romance reaching a royal court. The text suggests he may have received the book from Edward and allowed Rustician access to it, though this connection is presented as a possibility. Beyond that literary association, the volume gives no fuller personal arc or relationships.
Description
Charles of Anjou is identified as an adult medieval French nobleman and king, but the text supplies no concrete physical description. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and distinguishing marks are unspecified. Royal attire may be used to indicate his station, but specific garments and visual traits are not established by the source.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Marco Polodedicatee's patron
Marco gave Thibault a copy of his book, glad that it would reach France and be made known to Charles of Valois, the prince whom Thibault served.
- TD
Thibault de Cepoyenvoy
Thibault served Charles of Valois as an envoy to Venice and later returned to his service.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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