The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Ranuzzo Dolfino

Also known as Ranuzzo

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 11

Ranuzzo Dolfino is introduced with the reserved formality of a Venetian nobleman, his identity conveyed through status rather than spectacle. The source gives few personal details, leaving his presence poised and elusive.

Gender
male
Age
Adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 11
Books
1

Ranuzzo Dolfino is identified as the husband of Moreta Polo and as a Venetian nobleman. Beyond that family connection and social standing, the text gives no account of his actions, character, or personal history. His part in the book remains a brief, named presence in Marco Polo’s family record.

Description

Ranuzzo is named as a Venetian nobleman, but the text provides no description of his physical appearance. His height, build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, and age markers are not specified. Noble attire appropriate to medieval Venice may suggest his social standing, though no particular garments or accessories are recorded.

Connections

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  • Marco Polofather-in-law

    Ranuzzo Dolfino was married to Marco Polo’s daughter Moreta.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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