The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Rainald of Dassel
Also known as Archbishop Rainald, Archbishop Rainald of Dassel
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 50
Rainald of Dassel carries the weight of a high ecclesiastical office, a figure whose presence belongs to the ceremonial world of medieval church and empire. The account gives no physical portrait, but his title alone suggests authority and solemn purpose.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 50
- Books
- 1
As archbishop of Cologne, Rainald received the bodies of the Three Kings from Frederic Barbarossa after Milan fell in 1162. He carried them to Cologne, where they arrived on July 23, 1164, linking his name to a moment of religious significance. Beyond this episode, the text tells us little of his personal life or relationships.
Description
Rainald of Dassel’s appearance is not specified. His age beyond being an adult, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and distinguishing marks are unknown; his only visual indication is his office as archbishop, which suggests ecclesiastical dress without detailing its form.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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