Marco Polo was a thirteenth-century explorer and merchant from Venice, Italy, born on September 15, 1254. He is best known for his travels to China, where he kept a detailed journal of his experiences. His writings were a source of inspiration for Christopher Columbus and the namesake of the popular swimming pool game.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $23 Million (2024)
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.