The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Sir J. Hawkwood
Also known as Aguto, Kauchouvole
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
Known here by the hard-edged name Aguto, he carries the distant imprint of a professional soldier in a violent age. The text gives no portrait of the man himself, leaving his presence to be imagined through his reputation as an English mercenary leader.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (active 14th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Sir J. Hawkwood is mentioned as an English condottiero who was active in Italy during the 14th century, where he was known as Aguto. The account offers no further personal history, relationships, or character arc; he remains a brief historical reference.
Description
No physical description of Hawkwood is provided. His height, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, facial features, and distinguishing marks are unknown. His appearance and specific clothing are not established, beyond the historical context of a 14th-century English military leader.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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