Marco Polo

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295.

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Who was born first?

• Marco Polo and Zhao Mengfu were born the same year
• Marco Polo was born 1 year before Duccio di Buoninsegna
• Marco Polo was born 16 years before Lancelotto Malocello
• Marco Polo was born 34 years after Rabban Bar Sauma
• Marco Polo was born 50 years before Ibn Battuta

Timeline

1. Rabban Bar Saumacirca 1220 – 1294
2. Marco Polo (this page)September 15, 1254 – January 8, 1324
3. Zhao Mengfu1254–1322
4. Duccio di Buoninsegnacirca 1255 – 1319
5. Lancelotto Malocello1270–1336
6. Ibn BattutaFebruary 24, 1304 – circa 1368

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