The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
King George
Also known as King George of Tenduc, Georgius, Jirjis
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 92
He is introduced as a ruler whose authority carries the weight of an old and storied lineage. There is a sense of faith and command about his name, even where the text leaves the man himself unseen.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 92
- Books
- 1
King George is identified as the Christian ruler of Tenduc and a descendant of Prester John, inheriting a name bound up with legend and political authority. He is also presented as a military leader, his place in the account defined by the meeting of Christian tradition and regional power. The text offers no further personal development or visual detail.
Description
The text provides no account of King George’s physical appearance, so his face, complexion, hair, eyes, and build cannot be specified. As ruler of Tenduc, he may be represented in formal medieval court dress, but particular colors, ornaments, and insignia are not established by the text. His presence is chiefly conveyed through the authority of his title and lineage. The text offers no physical description of King George of Tenduc. He is identified as an adult male ruler, but his build, coloring, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and demeanor are unspecified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kúbláiconflicting source relationships
The text says rulers of Prester John’s lineage customarily married daughters of the Great Kaan or other princesses of his family; this is presented as a dynastic custom, not as a specifically documented marriage for King George.
- C
Chuanfather
George left his young son Chu-an as his heir when he died.
- PJ
Prester Johnsixth-generation descendant
King George is said to belong to Prester John’s lineage and is described as the sixth in descent from him; his reduced realm remains in Tenduc.
- JO
John of Montecorvinoconflicting source relationships
George supported John’s Catholic mission, built a church, and brought many of his people into the Catholic faith.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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