Marco Polo The Explorer Consuelo and Arlet
The Early Life Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy in 1254His father was a wealthy merchant He is best know as a famous explorer He was only 17 when he went on his first voyage
Marco Polo Travels Marco Polo traveled to China It took him three years to get there He joined with the Kublai Kahn government as a diplomat He was there for 20 years
Going Home Marco Polo wanted to go home Khan was not happy In order to leave, he had to escort a princess to Persia
When Marco Polo Returned Home After returning home Marco Polo was involved in a war with genoa He was arrested While under arrest he told many stories about his travels One of his cell-mates put them in a book called the travels of Marco Polo
Marco Polo the last years Marco Polo died in 1324 Many people thought he made up is stories
Marco Polo Legacy One reason so many people speak English Opened exploration in the far East There are many statues of Marco Polo around the world
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