Marco Polo

Marco Polo is born.

Jan 1, 1254

Marco Polo is born in Venice, Italy in 1254. Marco Polo became one of the most important explorers of his time period. Marco Polo traveled to China and India. Eventually he returns to Venice but is captured. (www.lordsandladies.org)

Hundred Year War

Jan 1, 1256

The Hundred Year War going on between England and France. The war started when King Phillip VI tried to confiscate English territories. France dominated most of the war until England won decisive battles at Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. The war ended when France expelled themselves from battle. (www.ehistory.osu.edu)

Aztecs

Jan 1, 1267

The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico. The aztecs were an ethnical groyup of nomads in mexico. They settle on the southwest border of Lake Texcoco. They drained the near by swamp and built there empire there. Throughout the years they became a dominant force in Mexico. (www.history.com)

Journey to china

Jan 1, 1271

Marco, Maffeo (his uncle) and Niccolo (his father) leave for a 3 and a half year journey to China. In 1271 when Marco was just 17 years old he, his uncle and his father set out for China. Traveling over land they reached Peking in 1275. It took 3 1/2 years. They stayed in Khan's court for 17 years aquiring wealth in jewels and gold. (www.history.com)

Yuan dynasty

Jan 1, 1271

In 1271, Kublai Khan established the Yuan Dynasty. They ruled over present-day Mongolia, China, Korea, and some adjacent areas. Khan assumed the role of Emperor of China. By 1279, the Yuan forces had overcome the last resistance of the southern Song dynasty, and Kublai became the first non-chinese emperor to conquer all of China. (www.travelchinaguide.com)

Kublai Khan fails

Jan 1, 1274

Kublai Khan had tried twice to conquer Japan, the 1st time he failed. Khan sent troops from the Korean Peninsula and China. Most battles were on land along the northern coast of Kyushu. The yuan dynasty consisted of 15,000 troops and 450 ships. The yuan dynasty was defeated because of a storm that hit the coast of Kyushu that destroyed the Yuan fleet. (www.skwirk.com)

Polo's reach China

Jan 1, 1275

When Marco, Maffeo, and Niccolo reached China they humbly stood before the emporer. While they were in China, they became very wealthy. Kublai Khan trusted Marco so much he appointed him to the Privy council. (www.travelchinaguide.com)

Elected to council

Jan 1, 1277

Kublai Khan appointed Marco Polo as an official f the Privy Council in 1277. Also, for 3 years he was a tax inspector in Yanzhou. He frequently visited Hangzhou, a city near Yanzhou. Hangzhou had beautiful lakes and canals, like Marcoos hometown, Venice. (www.livescience.com)

Travel to India

Jan 1, 1284

After being in China for sometime, Kublai Khan was giving Marco official messages and docuements. When Marco went to India he wrote many stories about Indias common life and culture. (www.shsu.edu)

Pisa falls

Jan 1, 1284

Genoa defeats Pisa in the Battle of Meloria. This defeat marked the end of the Republic of Pisa. During the war, Genoa had 120 galleys. They also set up a trap at the Mediterranean ea and destroyed many Piscan ships. The Genoese need 15,000-17,000 rowers for their ships. (www.britannica.com)

Set sail to Il-Khan

Jan 1, 1292

Princess Kokachin was a 13th century Mongolian Princess from the Yuan dynasty in China. She was betrothed to the Ilkhanate Khan Arghun by the Mongol Great Khan, Kublai. This was done because of a request by Arghun to his grand-uncle Kublai, following the loss of his favorite wife, Bologana, Arghun asked Kublai Khan to send him a relative of his dead wife and Kublai Khan chose the 17 year old Kokachin. (www.wliw.org)

Alliance

Jan 1, 1295

France and Scotland sign the treaty of Allliance in 1295. They treaty was signed in the city of Paris. The treaty was signed by, Phillip the Fair (France), and John Beliol (Scotlamd). (www.electricscotland.com)

Return to Venice

Jan 1, 1295

After taking an epic journey to Asia, Marco returned home to Venice after 24 years in Asia. He returned home to find Venice in a war with Genoa. He was later captured on his ship by Genoese forces. (www.softschools.com)

Marco Polo captured

Jan 1, 1298

In 1298, Marco captained a galley-ship in a battle against Venice's rival city, Genoa. He was captured as a prisoner of war. While he was imprisoned, he met a writer from the city of Pisa who encouraged Marco to write of his travels to asia. He was released from prison in 1299 and returned to Venice, where he married Donata Badoer and had three daughters. (www.iranicaoline.org)

Memoirs

Jan 5, 1298

Returning to China after nearly 20 years, Marco Polo had stories and riches unheard of in his homeland of Venice, Italy. Marco had become a legend of his own time, and his book called 'The Million' would be translated and distributed all across Europe. (www.historytoday.com)

Death

Jan 1, 1324

Marco Polo died in 1324 after impacting Venice and China. without Marco, the worlkd would be a different place, no one could have achieved as much as Marco achieved in his 70 year lifetime. (Tao 28)