Marco polo brief biography of george michael
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Marco Polo and the Silk Road
Marco Polo was an Italian explorer. His well-documented travels to China were some of the most influential in world history, and did much to kickstart the European age of exploration.
Introduction
Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy on September 15, His father and uncle were prosperous merchants who already begun trading with Chinese and Eastern merchants. Because of the constant threat of war, the Polos left Venice and eventually settled in what is now Uzbekistan. The move east to Uzbekistan made trading with China and the East much easier. In , Marco's father Nicolo, and uncle, Maffio set out on a two-year long journey to meet Kublai Khan, the emperor of China in what is now Beijing. According to the account of Marco Polo, Kublai Khan received them well and requested they come back to teach the Chinese people Christianity and western customs.
Marco Polo's Descriptions of China and the Silk Road
In , the Polos set out to return to China. This tim
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Early Life and Background of Marco Polo
Marco Polo was born around into a Venetian family with a rich history of trading. His exact birthplace is debated, but it is generally believed to be Venice, a prominent maritime republic in the 13th century. Venice, during this period, was a bustling hub of commerce, cultural exchange, and maritime activities.
Marco's family, the Polos, were prosperous merchants engaged in trade with the East. His father, Niccolò Polo, and uncle, Maffeo Polo, were experienced and successful traders, having established valuable connections in the Mediterranean and the Levant. Growing up in such an environment exposed young Marco to the intricacies of trade, diplomacy, and the diverse cultures that converged in Venice.
In , when Marco was around six years old, his father and uncle embarked on a trading journey to the East. They ventured through the Black Sea and eventually reached the court of Kublai Khan, the powerful Mongol ruler