The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Maffeo Quirini
Also known as Quirini
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10
Maffeo Quirini appears in the record as a figure of Venetian command, his name attached to the shifting fortunes of civic authority. The account offers no glimpse of his face, leaving his brief presence edged with uncertainty.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 10
- Books
- 1
Maffeo Quirini is named as a Venetian commander whose position was superseded by Andrea Dandolo. The source provides no further detail about his personal life, relationships, or response, so his part in the narrative remains a short but telling trace of changing authority.
Description
The text gives no physical description of Maffeo Quirini. His age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and clothing are all unspecified. A period-appropriate Venetian commander’s attire may be used as a cautious visual convention, but no particular uniform, armor, or insignia is documented.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- AD
Andrea Dandulopredecessor in command
Quirini was already cruising with a Venetian squadron when Dandulo was sent with a larger force to join and supersede him.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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