The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Yelü Chucai

Also known as Yelewchootsae

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 126

Yelü Chucai is a supporting character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
Adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 126
Books
1

Yelü Chucai is remembered as a confidant, minister, and astronomer who accompanied Chinghiz Khan on his Western campaign. He also held contact with the astronomers of Samarkand, a detail that links his service to the court with a wider world of learning. Beyond these roles, the account offers no further personal arc or relationships.

Description

No appearance is described for Yelü Chucai. His age is given only broadly as adult; height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are not specified and should remain unassigned.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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