The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Yesugai
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 80
His name comes to us with the weight of lineage, a brief but resonant presence in the history of the Mongols. The text offers no portrait of the man himself, leaving his character veiled behind the name of his son.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 80
- Books
- 1
Yesugai is identified as the father of Chinghiz Khan, placing him at the beginning of a family line that would shape the Mongol world. The account provides no further details of his life, character, or relationships, so he remains a shadow at the edge of his son's story.
Description
The text identifies Yesugai as Chinghiz Khan’s father but gives no details of his appearance. His build, coloring, hair, eyes, clothing, and distinguishing features are not described.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- A
Aung-Khanstaunch friend
Yesugai, Chinghiz’s father, had been Aung Khan’s staunch friend and helped him recover his dominion after he was expelled.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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