The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Ching
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 126
A prince whose name enters the record beside the measured work of the heavens. The brief reference suggests a figure drawn to learning and reform, though the text leaves his face and temperament unpictured.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 126
- Books
- 1
In 1573, Ching, a Ming prince, joined with the astronomer Hing-yun-lu in an effort to reform the state of astronomy. The text provides no further account of his personal life, relationships, or later history.
Description
Ching is identified as an adult male Ming prince, but no physical appearance is described. His complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, build, clothing, and manner remain unspecified.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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