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| Marco Polo Credit: https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/ |
Marco Polo was an Italian explorer, merchant and writer who travelled Asia via the Silk Road from 1271 to 1295 with his father and uncle. He was the first person to bring back to Europe a description of the Far East. Marco Polo was born on 15 September 1254, Venice, Italy; he died on 8 January 1324, Venice, Italy.
Fun Facts
- Marco Polo began his adventures when he was a teenager.
- He travelled over 24,000 kilometres over his journey of 24 years.
- He travelled from Europe to Asia from 1271-1295, staying 17 years in China.
- 3 years after returning from his journey, Marco was captured and sent to jail.
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| Marco Polo's journey path Credit: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marco-Polo |
