The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Teimur
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 98
Teimur is introduced through the gravity of inheritance: a prince whose name is bound to the future of a great court. Yet the text leaves him without a face or voice, making the promise and uncertainty of his position more striking.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 98
- Books
- 1
Teimur is named as the grandson and designated heir of Kublai Khan. The account does not elaborate on his character, relationships beyond that lineage, or what his designation would mean for his future. He remains a brief but significant presence in the dynastic framework of the narrative.
Description
No physical portrait of Teimur is supplied. The text identifies him as a male member of Kublai Khan’s family but gives no specific age, height, build, complexion, hair, eye color, facial features, or distinguishing marks. Court clothing may visually signal his princely status, though no particular garments are described.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kúbláigrandfather
Teimur is Kúblái’s grandson and designated heir. Kúblái sends him against the princes who continue the rebellion after Nayan’s capture.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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