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Jan 1, 1254
birth
We dont know the exact date for his birth. we do know that he was born in 1254. He was born in Venice -
Jan 1, 1269
return of family
His father and uncle returned to Venice afterr long journey -
Jan 1, 1271
went to mongol court
People teamed up to go with Marco Polo -
Jan 1, 1272
places he passed through
Marco Polo passed through these places they are called, Erzurum Turkey, Tabiriz Iran. -
Jan 1, 1281
first journey
Marco left at just the age of 17 for his first journey. -
Jan 1, 1295
return
Marco Polo returned home after going to mongol court. -
Jan 1, 1296
prision
He was in prision when he was 42 years old.Although he was rich he could not get himself out of jail. -
Jan 1, 1301
book
He wrote a famous book that introduces the 2 cultures. -
Jan 1, 1306
years spent
He spent many years in China and other parts of Asia. -
Jan 9, 1324
death
This is when he died. He died in his home town in Venice.He lived to be 70 years old.
