The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Michael VIII Palaeologus
Also known as Palaeologus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10
Palaeologus enters the account under the weight of an imperial name, a ruler whose authority feels distant and formidable. With no portrait of his face or manner, the history leaves an unsettling space between the title and the man.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 10
- Books
- 1
Michael VIII Palaeologus is identified as the Byzantine Emperor who ordered the blinding of Venetian prisoners in 1262. The account provides no further personal history or relationships, but this harsh act defines his brief presence in its historical record.
Description
The text provides no physical description of Michael VIII Palaeologus. His build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are unspecified.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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