The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Lamba Doria
Also known as Lamba Aurie, Lamba, Lambam Aurie
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 9
Lamba Doria is a name that carries the weight of the Genoese world, though the account offers no portrait to fix him in the mind. His brief presence invites curiosity about the man behind the historical record.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 9
- Books
- 1
Lamba Doria is mentioned in the account in connection with the Genoese and the Battle of Curzola. The text supplies little personal detail, but his name is tied to the severe human cost of the engagement through the fate of his son. Beyond this, his character and subsequent life remain undescribed.
Description
The text provides no physical description of Lamba Doria. His age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are not specified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- CD
Cæsar Doriafather
Cæsar, Lamba’s youngest son, carried on the family branch known as Lamba-Doria.
- OD
Octavian Doriafather
Octavian, Lamba’s eldest son, fought aboard his father’s vessel and was said to have fallen during the battle of Curzola.
- TD
Tedisio Doriafather
Tedisio was one of Lamba’s sons; he later joined Ugolino Vivaldi on a voyage of discovery and never returned.
- UD
Uberto Doriayounger brother
Lamba was the younger brother of Uberto, another member of the prominent Doria family and a Genoese commander.
- MA
Malik al Mansúrmilitary ally
As an enemy of Venice, the Mameluke Sultan sent Doria a complimentary letter and costly presents after the Genoese victory.
Marco Polocaptor’s adversary
Lamba Doria led the Genoese expedition associated with the naval conflict in which Marco was captured and imprisoned.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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