On the identification of some characters in Plano Carpini’s “History of the Mongols”

Research objectives: To identify representatives of the Mongolian ruling elite 13th century whose names are mentioned in “History Mongols” by Papal legate, Franciscan John (Giovanni) de Plano Carpini, as well several historical realities epoch Mongol conquests. materials: The Wolfenbüttel copy and its new Russian translation, Persian Arabic chronicles, medieval writings 13th–17th century, historiographical literature on Empire first half century. Results novelty research: Based comparison information from various sources, different proposals for identification some characters appearing Carpini have been offered. Identification is complicated abundance their discrepancies editions handwritten versions work under study. basis present analysis was second, lengthy edition Carpini’s work, existing two copies that independently go back to common protograph – (the 14th century) Cambridge century). This article suggests governors southern steppes, Mautsi Karbon, with Noyon Mugedu an anonymous Gurgan (i.e., Batu’s son–in-law) respectively; court dignitary Eldegai can be associated Eldeke Juryat tribe. Assumptions also made regarding discovery prototypes military commander governor Korentsa (Kuremsa), Khorezm ruler Altisoldan, town Summerkent “Saxes” (Saxins) people.