The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Nicolaus
Also known as Messers Nicolaus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 19
Nicolaus comes into view as a merchant shaped by long roads and distant markets, though the book leaves his face unpictured. There is a sense of practical resolve about a man who travels with his brother and steps beyond the familiar world of Venice.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult merchant
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 19
- Books
- 1
Nicolaus, Marco Polo’s father, traveled from Venice to Constantinople with his brother Maffeo, then crossed the Greater Sea to Soldaia. Later, the brothers were sent again toward the Tartar countries with a group of Tartars, placing Nicolaus among the earliest travelers in the family’s far-reaching story. The text gives no further account of his personal transformation or appearance.
Description
No physical features are specified for Nicolaus. The text does not describe his height, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, face, clothing, or distinguishing marks.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- PD
Pier del Riccioowner of a manuscript copy
The text states that the Florentine manuscript was held in the Del Riccio family; no personal relationship between these named individuals is established.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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