The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Hongwu
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 126
Hongwu is a minor character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 126
- Books
- 1
Hongwu, the first Ming emperor, took the throne in 1368. In the account, he is associated with reviving astronomy after its neglect under the late Mongol dynasty, but no personal relationships or broader character arc are described.
Description
The text identifies Hongwu as an emperor but provides no physical description. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, age markers, garments, and distinguishing features are unknown.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
Meet Hongwu in Bookworm
Meet Hongwu in your EPUB — spoiler-safe to the book you're on.