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Marco Polo (English pronunciation: /ˈmɑrkoʊ ˈpoʊloʊ/ ( listen); Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarko ˈpɔːlo]; c. 1254 - January 9, 1324)[1] was a Venetian merchant traveler[2][3] from the Venetian Republic whose travels are recorded in Il Milione, a book which did much to introduce Europeans to Central Asia and China. He learned about trading whilst his father and uncle, Niccolò and Maffeo, travelled through Asia and apparently met Kublai Khan. In 1269, they returned to Venice to meet Marco for the first time. The three of them embarked on an epic journey to Asia, returning after 24 years to find Venice at war with Genoa; Marco was imprisoned, and dictated his stories to a cellmate. He was released in 1299, became a wealthy merchant, married and had 3 children. He died in 1324, and was buried in San Lorenzo.
Their pioneering journey inspired Christopher Columbus[4] and others. Marco Polo's other legacies include Venice Marco Polo Airport, the Marco Polo sheep, and several books and films. He also had an influence on European cartography, leading to the
IN OTHER WORDS NO HE WAS NOT AN ARTIST :) HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL!! XOXOX <3
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It is based on one of Marco Polo's journeys. I could say yes, it is based on Marco Polo.
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The word artist is a noun. An artist is someone who produces art.
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What mythical creature did maro polo claim to find?
marco polo found a unicorn. it is likely that he found a rhino
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fa hien
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Maro Kodou is 171 cm.
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Maro Drobnic is 182 cm.
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When did Fujiwara no Maro die?
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When was Maro Balić born?
Maro Balić was born in 1971.
When was Maro Malupu created?
Maro Malupu was created in 1982.
When was Maro Perak born?
Maro Perak was born in 1982.
When was Maro Joković born?
Maro Joković was born in 1987.
When was Maro Ajemian born?
Maro Ajemian was born in 1921.
