Marco Polo

About Marco Polo

Birth Day: September 15, 1254
Birth Place: Venice, Italy
Died On: Jan 9, 1324 (age 69)
Birth Sign: Virgo

Marco Polo Net Worth

Marco Polo was born on September 15, 1254 in Venice, Italy. Thirteenth-century explorer and namesake of the swimming pool game. He was the first European to keep a detailed journal of his experiences in China, and his writings became points of inspiration of Christopher Columbus.
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💰Marco Polo Net worth: $23 Million

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About

Thirteenth-century Explorer and namesake of the swimming pool game. He was the first European to keep a detailed journal of his experiences in China, and his writings became points of inspiration of Christopher Columbus.

Before Fame

He was raised by his aunt and uncle and grew up learning about merchant subjects, and the handling of cargo ships.

Trivia

Without his book, II Milione, early Europeans would have known little about Central Asia or China.

Family Life

He married Donata Badoer, with whom he had three children.

Associated With

Another famous Italian Explorer was Amerigo Vespucci.