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Was Marco Polo an orphan?
Marco Polo was not an orphan. His mother died when he was young and he was raised by an aunt and uncle. His father had been traveling in the far east since before he was born and returned when Marco was 15. Two years later, Marco set off with his father, Niccolo Polo, and uncle, Mafffeo Polo, on the 24 year journey that Marco documented in his book.
Did Marco polo have any siblings?
He is not known to have had any siblings.No he did not. His mother died when he was a child, and his father and uncle were off on a journey. They did not return home until Marco (raised by his uncle and aunt) was in his teens.
How did Marco Polo mother die?
Marco Polo died at home only a few months before his 70th birthday.
How long was Marco Polo's expedition?
The Polo Brothers, Maffeo and Niccilo, merchants from Venice Italy, left on a trading mission in 1260 and by 1266 had reached the court of the Great Khan in Beijing China. They returned to Venice in 1269 with letter to the Pope from Kublai Khan and many stories of their adventures. In 1271, when Marco Polo was 17 years old, he set off with his father and uncle on another journey which eventually brought them back to the court of the Khan. Marco was a very well educated young man for his time and, according to Marco, Kublai Khan was so impressed by him that the Khan entrusted him with diplomatic missions throughout China, in addition to Burma and India. Marco was also very impressed with the many social and scientific things he discovered on his travels in Asia. Upon his return home in 1295, Marco spent many years writing of his travels, his association with Kublai Khan, and the many things he had learned on his trip. His travels took 24 years and he had traveled an estimated 15,000 miles. See the links below for further information.
Why did Marco Polo want to be a explorer?
I think it was because he wanted to find shorter silk trade routes through Asia. Back then, China's biggest export to Europe was silk, and merchants were constantly going back and forth through routes that were very long, dangerous. The old routes also sometimes went through deserts in the Middle East.
Where did Marco polo take off?
of course they took off from venice!
Was Marco Polo's wife a princess?
no, because she was a ghost and never spoke to anyone except Marco Polo. And besides, even if she was a princess she would have been a VERY ugly one. Not trying to be rude or anything... So anyways, I think you should get off of Wiki.answers.com because it sucks and I just made this up and I don't even know if it's right or not... TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLLL
How much was Marco Polo's weight?
marco polo weighes around 33o lbs. i read that off this page somewhere but im not 100% sure
Was Marco Polo an orphan?
Marco Polo was not an orphan. His mother died when he was young and he was raised by an aunt and uncle. His father had been traveling in the far east since before he was born and returned when Marco was 15. Two years later, Marco set off with his father, Niccolo Polo, and uncle, Mafffeo Polo, on the 24 year journey that Marco documented in his book.
What area did Marco Polo affect?
The area of exploration and setting off as a vagabond and daredevil on a journey..
Did Marco polo have any siblings?
He is not known to have had any siblings.No he did not. His mother died when he was a child, and his father and uncle were off on a journey. They did not return home until Marco (raised by his uncle and aunt) was in his teens.
What the most famous European to travel to china serving the government of kublai?
The most famous European to serve in the Kublai government was probably Marco Polo (1254-1324). In the book, The Travels of Marco Polo, Polo is said to have served as a government official under the Mongolian ruler of China, Kublai Khan.According to the book, Polo served under Kublai Khan for two decades; however, scholars disagree on the truthfulness of The Travels of Marco Polo, as Polo may have collected stories he heard from other travelers and passed them off as his own.It is possible that Polo actually served under Kublai Khan; Kublai was visited by several Europeans during his reign in China.
Did any one die during Marco polo journey?
Yes. Marco Polo brought along a couple of people to Asia. Michaello Jahon and Hason Verdani. Hanson Verdani fell off of the boat during a storm and was lost at sea. This information is in fact, VALID. If you do not believe me, follow the links.
How was Marco Polo relevant to American History?
He is only relevant is an off way. Explorers of the 1400's had heard or read his books and this encouraged them to explore.
Is Risky off of the show ''Real Chance of Love in Bow Wow video Marco Polo?
yes that was her sitting behind bow wow snapping her fingers
What did Marco Polo do in his childhood?
Marco Polo was born in the Venetian Republic. While the exact birthplace is unknown, most biographers point towards Venice itself as Marco Polo's home town. His father Niccolò was a merchant who traded with the Middle East, becoming wealthy and achieving great prestige. Niccolò and his brother Maffeo set off on a trading voyage, before Marco was born. In 1260, Niccolò and Maffeo were residing in Constantinople when they foresaw a political change; they liquidated their assets into jewels and moved away. According to The Travels of Marco Polo, they passed through much of Asia, and met with the Kublai Khan. Meanwhile, Marco Polo's mother died, and he was raised by an aunt and uncle. Polo was well educated, and learned merchant subjects including foreign currency, appraising, and the handling of cargo ships, although he learned little or no Latin. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
How did Marco Polo mother die?
Marco Polo died at home only a few months before his 70th birthday.
