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Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1254 to wealthy merchant parents.
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In 1260, Marco Polo's uncle and father traveled to Beijing to visit the Kublai Khan
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The eldest Polo was suppose to go and meet with the Khan. Due to complications he wasnt able to do so.
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In 1271, Marco Polo and his brothers trvale to the Khan even though they are a year late because of a papal succession.
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In 1275, Marco and the older Polos finally reached the Khan in Shangdu
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The Polos travelled along the Silk Road, folllowing it out of the Islamic lands and into China. The Polos on their journey reached the Shangdu.
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the Polos remained with teh Kublai Khan for 12 years. He engaged in many travels and was able to go on many expeditions.
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Marco Polo traveled to India for year under the employment of the Kublai Khan
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In 1292, the Polos finally leaves the Kublai Khan. They had one condition as the left the Khan which was to bring the Mongol princess to be bethrothed to a person in the Persian empire.
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After being away for over 23 years the Polos are finally able to arrive home in Venice. Their family had given up hope that they were alive were happy when they weer all reunited.
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After his return to Venice, Marco Polo took part in a sea battle for his city against the Geonese. Marco Polo was captued by the rival port of Genoa and put into prison.
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Marco Polo was finally released from prison becomming a celebrity because of the books he wrote in prison with Rustichello da Pisa.
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After returning to Venice after being in prison, he got married and raised three daughters for 25 years. He also carried on the family businness.
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Marco Polos book that was written while he was in prison was published making him and his exploits well known to the world.
