Marco Polo

Marco Polo Born

Sep 15, 1254

Marco Polo was born in Venice,Italy,1254

The Life of Marco Polo

Period: Sep 15, 1254 to Jan 8, 1324

Mission Inspiring Marco

Jan 1, 1260

Nicola and Mateo Polo (Marco's uncle and father) head to Constantinople on a trade mission, and this mission was to inspire Marco to go with them later.

Kublai Khan Mission

Jan 1, 1266

Kublai Khan sent the Polos to the Pope requesting 100 Missionaries to teach. The letter authorized the Polos to get food and lodging.

While Marco Travels

Oct 7, 1271

After giving the letter to the Pope, Marco Polo set out with his dad and Uncle. They had 2 missionaries and were also carrying letters.

Marco With Kublai

Oct 2, 1274

The Polos spend 17 years in China. Kublai takes a liking to Marco, and sends him on missions. Marco was the governer of the city of Yangzhou for 3 years.

Death of Kublai Khan

Mar 16, 1294

The Polos rested in Persia for 2 years and they were about to go to China when they heard that Kublai Khan died, so they headed to go to Venice with lots of loot.

People Not Believing

Jan 2, 1295

The Polos return to Venice and with them riches and stories the Polos told the people, but the people did not believe them.

Marco Polo During War

Oct 5, 1298

Marco Polo was made a 'Man Commander" of a galley. His ship joins a battle and is taken away as prisoner. Marco meets a writer and tells him about his travels in eastern Asia in jail.

Marco Free

Dec 14, 1299

Marco is released as prisoner of war in Genoa.

Famous Book

Jan 1, 1307

A copy of a book of Marco's travels becomes famous.

Marco Dies

Jan 8, 1324

Marco dies in Venice, Italy, 1324.