The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Rashid al-Din Hamadani
Also known as Rashid al-Din
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
Rashid al-Din Hamadani comes into view as a Persian scholar whose name carries the quiet authority of history written down. The book gives no glimpse of his appearance, leaving the impression of a mind at work behind the record.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Rashid al-Din Hamadani is identified as a Persian historian and scholar, and the text suggests he may have been acquainted with Marco Polo. That possible connection remains uncertain, and no personal narrative or relationships are developed. He stands in the book as a learned contemporary whose historical work offers another lens on the period.
Description
The text identifies Rashid al-Din Hamadani as a Persian historian and scholar but does not describe his appearance. His build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, age, clothing, and bearing remain unspecified. No distinctive physical features are recorded. The text does not describe Rashid al-Din’s physical appearance. His age, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and demeanor are not specified. He is identified only as a chronicler, with no distinguishing visual features recorded.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Marco Polopossible source
The author suggests that Rashid al-Din may have obtained some information from Marco personally, though this remains a possibility rather than a demonstrated relationship.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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