The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Hongwu
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 126
Hongwu is introduced through the weight of a title and a legacy of renewed attention to the heavens. The account offers no glimpse of his face, leaving the impression of a ruler defined here by the changes associated with his reign.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 126
- Books
- 1
Hongwu, the first Ming emperor, took the throne in 1368. In the account, he is associated with reviving astronomy after its neglect under the late Mongol dynasty, but no personal relationships or broader character arc are described.
Description
The text identifies Hongwu as an emperor but provides no physical description. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, age markers, garments, and distinguishing features are unknown.
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BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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