Marco Polo - Wikipedia
WEBMarco Polo (/ ˈ m ɑːr k oʊ ˈ p oʊ l oʊ / ⓘ; Venetian: [ˈmaɾko ˈpolo]; Italian: [ˈmarko ˈpɔːlo] ⓘ; c. 1254 – 8 January 1324) [1] was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295.
Marco Polo | Biography, Accomplishments, Facts, Travels,
WEBMarco Polo, Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from Europe to Asia in 1271–95, remaining in China for 17 of those years. His account of those travels, known in English as the Travels of Marco Polo, is a classic.
Marco Polo - HISTORY
WEBJul 30, 2012 · Marco Polo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant believed to have journeyed across Asia at the height of the Mongol Empire. He first set out at age 17 with his father and uncle, traveling overland...
Marco Polo: Biography, The Travels of Marco Polo, Kublai Khan
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer known for the book The Travels of Marco Polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in Asia. Polo traveled extensively with his family,...
Marco Polo - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · Marco Polo (1254-1324 CE) was a Venetian merchant and explorer who travelled to China and served the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan (l. 1214-1294 CE) between c. 1275 and 1292 CE. Polo's adventures are recounted...
Who was Marco Polo and how did his adventures inspire …
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Marco Polo (c. 1254 – 8 January 1324) was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer whose name is synonymous with adventure and exploration.
The Complete History Of Marco Polo's Epic 13th-Century Journey | Marco …
WEBMarco Polo’s legendary journey from Venice to the far reaches of the Mongol Empire, which he started in 1271, was a monumental leap of human exploration.
Marco Polo summary | Britannica
WEBMarco Polo, (born c. 1254, Venice [Italy]—died Jan. 8, 1324, Venice), Venetian merchant and traveler who journeyed from Europe to Asia (1271–95).
Marco Polo's 'Travels' was one of the world's first best-sellers
WEBSep 10, 2019 · The world-famous explorer Marco Polo is credited with many things, but perhaps the greatest is compiling one of the world’s first best-selling travelogues. Published around 1300, the book...
BBC - History - Historic Figures: Marco Polo (c.1254 - 1324)
WEBDiscover facts about Marco Polo the Venetian explorer - from his early life in Venice to his imprisonment.
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