The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Paulo Girardo
Also known as Girardo
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 11
Paulo Girardo is known through the practical, paper-bound world of trade, a commission agent whose name appears in a record of business dealings. The text leaves his face unseen, making the measured formality of his occupation the only impression he offers.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (active 1311)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 11
- Books
- 1
Paulo Girardo was a commission agent from S. Apollinare. In 1311, Marco Polo sued him over musk Girardo had sold and for which he had not accounted for the proceeds. The account supplies no further details about his life or the outcome beyond the lawsuit’s mention.
Description
The text gives no physical description of Paulo Girardo. His build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are unspecified; only his occupation as a commission agent from S. Apollinare is recorded.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Marco Poloprincipal
Marco entrusted Girardo with musk to sell on commission for half the profits; Girardo failed to account for part of the sale and a deficiency, and Marco sued him.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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