1st+Period+-+Marco+Polo

= ﻿ 1st Period - Marco Polo= By:Cameron.G

Date of birth:September15,1254

Location of birth:Venice Italy parents names; Niccolo Polo Dona Lisa Polo Family background:Marco polo was born in a noble family of merchants.Marco was mostly raised by his mother.Marcos' father Niccolo polo and uncle Maffeo polo were known as the polo brothers.The polo brothers where merchants.Marcos' mother died in 1269 so he was raised by his aunt and uncle.

Date of death:January8,1324

Location of death/grave:The church of Lorenzo

Education:When Marco Polo died in january8,1324 on his death bed he said'' I did not tell half what i saw becouse no one wold have believed me.

Career:Marco polo explored across the world. His father inspired him after he started exploring the world. Marco polo explored places like Russia/Africa/India/Siberia and China. Marco polo was a trader and an explorer.

Legacy:Marco polo was famous for traveling the world. Marco polo left Venice Italy as a young man he was 17 years old

Additional/Interesting information:Marco polo's father and uncle were merchants.

Sources Cited (Marco Polo - 1st Period)

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