The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Ysabeta Quirino
Also known as Ysabeta
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 11
Ysabeta Quirino is glimpsed through a small personal detail that hints at a life connected to Marco Polo’s household, while revealing almost nothing of her own character. Her name lingers at the edge of the record, intimate yet elusive.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult (active 1324)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 11
- Books
- 1
Ysabeta Quirino is identified as Marco Polo’s sister-in-law and is mentioned in his will in connection with a debt of 300 lire. Beyond that reference, the text provides no account of her life, personality, or relationships.
Description
The text gives no physical description of Ysabeta Quirino. Her build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are not specified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Marco Polobrother-in-law's wife
Ysabeta was identified as Marco’s sister-in-law; his will records that she owed him three hundred lire.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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