The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
St. Lewis
Also known as Lewis
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 8
St. Lewis is presented with the gravity of a king whose name belongs to the shifting history of medieval Europe. There is a sense of authority about him, though the account offers no close glimpse of his face or private character.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 8
- Books
- 1
St. Lewis, king of France, appears in the book as a figure in the political and military history of his age. The account notes that he made peace with Henry III and refers to Joinville’s description of his landing in Egypt. Beyond these historical references, it gives little sense of his private life or personal arc.
Description
The text identifies St. Lewis as a 13th-century king of France but does not describe his physical appearance. No details are given about his height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, or specific garments, so his royal clothing can only be inferred generally from his period and status.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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