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Sep 15, 1254
Marco Polo is Born
Polo is born in Venice, Italy, to a very rich family with a father and uncle who travel alot. -
Jan 1, 1260
Marco Polo's Mother Died
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Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo sets sail on his Expedition
Polo first set sail with his father and uncle, who were rich merchants that travelled a lot, to Cathay, or what is now known as China. -
Jan 1, 1274
Marco Polo Reaches China
After three years of travel at sea, Polo finally reaches China where he meets Kublai Khan, the ruler of China. -
Jan 1, 1275
Kublai Khan Challenges Marco
The Khan of China sent Polo on a mission for him. He travelled across the entire country of China, and he does the mission so well, that The Khan gave him a job. -
Jan 1, 1280
Kublai Khan favors Polo
Kublai Khan fell in favor of Marco. The ruler of China also gave one of his cities to Polo. -
Jan 1, 1295
Bye China!
"After celebrating the Khan's daughter's wedding in Persia, Marco Polo and his family returned to Venice. They found it was at war. (www.softschools.com)" -
Jan 1, 1298
Prisoner!!
When Marco joined the Venetian Forces, he was taken prisoner by Genoa. In jail, he met a writer to whom he dictated his adventurous expedition. -
Jan 1, 1299
Finally free!!
Polo was finally released from prison! -
Jan 1, 1300
Married!!??
At the age of 46, Marco married Donata Badoer and started having children. He had three daughters. -
Jan 1, 1307
He's famous!!
The book that the writer who Polo met travelled across the continent. This gave lots of fame to Marco Polo, who had not expected this. -
Jan 8, 1324
Good- Bye Polo!
Marco Polo died at the age of 76. Christopher Columbus and many other explorers were inspired by Polo's journeys and travels.
