The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Pope John XXII
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 20
John XXII appears as a name in the margins of a larger history, carrying the gravity of the papal office without a personal portrait. His brief mention leaves the reader with an impression of authority seen from afar.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1
John XXII is mentioned in the account as pope, with no described action, personal relationship, or character arc. The text offers no more than his place within the succession of religious authorities it records.
Description
The text gives no physical details for John XXII. His papal office suggests religious vestments, but no specific garment, color, or adornment is described. Hair, eyes, complexion, facial structure, build, and age remain unknown.
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- TO
Thomas of Mancasolaappointing authority
Thomas of Mancasola, a Dominican who came from Samarkand on a mission to the Pope, was later appointed Latin Bishop of Samarkand.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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