The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Donata
Also known as Donata Polo, Lady Donata
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 7
Donata is named in connection with Marco Polo, yet the text leaves her almost entirely beyond view. That quiet absence gives her mention a private, personal note amid the larger record.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult (married early 14th century; deceased by 1336)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 7
- Books
- 1
Donata is identified as Marco Polo's wife. The available text supplies no further information about her life, relationships beyond this designation, or personal story.
Description
The text gives no physical description of Donata. Her age, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are unspecified. No specific physical features are provided for Donata Polo. She is presented as an adult Venetian noblewoman, but her build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, and distinguishing marks are not described; any period attire should remain general rather than treated as textually specified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Marco Polohusband
Donata was Marco’s wife; he named her a trustee in his will and provided for her during her lifetime.
- AL
Agnes Loredanosister
Documents identify Agnes Loredano as Donata’s sister, though the text leaves Donata’s own family name uncertain.
- BQ
Bertuccio Quirinoclaimant
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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