Marco Polo Timeline
Guide Note:
Marco Polo's Timeline follows the life of Marco Polo, a noted explorer and storyteller. Marco Polo is famous for his travels, in particular his journey on the Silk Road, and his book The Travels of Marco Polo. Fast Facts:
- Lifespan: 1254-1324
- Lived for 17 years in China
- Employed by Kublai Khan
- Governor of Yangzhou for a time
- In prison he wrote The Travels of Marco Polo
- Controversy over if Marco made it to China
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Marco Polo Timeline
- 1254: Born in Venice, Italy
- 1260: Nicolo and Maffeo Polo (brothers) left Venice, traveled Black Sea to China
- 1269: Polo brothers arrive back in Venice
- 1271: Polo brothers set off with 17 year old Marco to China
- 1275: Reach China and spend 17 years in Kublai Kahn's realm
- 1292: Leaves China to return home
- 1294: Kublai Kahn dies
- 1295: Arrived back in Venice
- 1298: Battle of Curzola between Venice and Genoa
- 1298: Marco captured by Genoese
- 1298: While imprisoned, wrote Il Milione (English translation known as The Travels of Marco Polo)
- 1299: Released from imprisonment
- 1300: Married Donata Badoer
- 1310 to 1320: Wrote new version of Il Milione
- 1324: Died at about 70 years old and buried in Church of San Lorenzo
Marco Polo Timeline Additional Resources
- BBC History: Marco Polo (c. 1254-1324)
- Janis Herbert For Kids: Timeline for Marco Polo's Travels
- Silk Road: Marco Polo and His Travels
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