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Jan 1, 1254
Birth
Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1254 to wealthy merchant parents. -
Jan 1, 1260
Nicolo and Maffeo Polo travel to Beijing
In 1260, Marco Polo's uncle and father traveled to Beijing to visit the Kublai Khan -
Feb 5, 1269
The Eldest Polo Returns Home
The eldest Polo was suppose to go and meet with the Khan. Due to complications he wasnt able to do so. -
Jan 1, 1271
Marco leaves with his father and uncle
In 1271, Marco Polo and his brothers trvale to the Khan even though they are a year late because of a papal succession. -
Jan 1, 1275
They finally reach the Khan
In 1275, Marco and the older Polos finally reached the Khan in Shangdu -
Feb 5, 1275
The Polos reached the court of the Mongols
The Polos travelled along the Silk Road, folllowing it out of the Islamic lands and into China. The Polos on their journey reached the Shangdu. -
Period: Feb 5, 1275 to Feb 5, 1292
Kublai Khan stay
the Polos remained with teh Kublai Khan for 12 years. He engaged in many travels and was able to go on many expeditions. -
Period: Feb 5, 1284 to Feb 5, 1285
Travel in India
Marco Polo traveled to India for year under the employment of the Kublai Khan -
Jan 29, 1292
The Polos leave the Khan
In 1292, the Polos finally leaves the Kublai Khan. They had one condition as the left the Khan which was to bring the Mongol princess to be bethrothed to a person in the Persian empire. -
Jan 29, 1295
The Polos reach home
After being away for over 23 years the Polos are finally able to arrive home in Venice. Their family had given up hope that they were alive were happy when they weer all reunited. -
Feb 5, 1298
Captured in Genoa
After his return to Venice, Marco Polo took part in a sea battle for his city against the Geonese. Marco Polo was captued by the rival port of Genoa and put into prison. -
Feb 5, 1299
Released from Prison
Marco Polo was finally released from prison becomming a celebrity because of the books he wrote in prison with Rustichello da Pisa. -
Jan 29, 1324
Marco Polo dies
After returning to Venice after being in prison, he got married and raised three daughters for 25 years. He also carried on the family businness. -
Feb 3, 1447
"The Travels of Marco Polo"
Marco Polos book that was written while he was in prison was published making him and his exploits well known to the world.
