Marco Polo
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Marco Polo
Summary
Marco Polo is a human[1]. He was born in Venice[2]. He was born on September 15, 1254[3]. He died in Venice[4]. He died on January 8, 1324[5]. He worked as a merchant[6], diplomat[7], ambassador[8], world traveler[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82,062 views/month, #3,829 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Venice[2], Marco Polo…
- Marco Polo passed away in Venice[4].
- Marco Polo was born on September 15, 1254[3].
- Marco Polo was born on 1254[12].
- Marco Polo was born on 1254[13].
- Marco Polo died on January 8, 1324[5].
- Marco Polo is buried at San Lorenzo, Venice[14].
- Marco Polo's father was Niccolò Polo[15].
- Among Marco Polo's spouses was Donata Badoer[16].
- A child of Marco Polo was Q3739406[17].
- A child of Marco Polo was Q110864111[18].
- Marco Polo held citizenship in Republic of Venice[19].
- Marco Polo worked as a merchant[6].
- Marco Polo worked as a diplomat[7].
- Marco Polo's professions included ambassador[8].
- Marco Polo's professions included world traveler[9].
- Marco Polo's professions included writer[10].
- Marco Polo's professions included entrepreneur[20].
- Marco Polo's field of work was travel[21].
- Marco Polo's field of work was commerce[22].
- Marco Polo's field of work was diplomacy[23].
- Marco Polo's field of work was travel book[24].
- Marco Polo's field of work was memoir literature[25].
- A notable work attributed to Marco Polo is The book of Ser Marco Polo the Venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East[26].
- Marco Polo's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Venice[2], Marco Polo… Recorded date of birth include September 15, 1254[3] and 1254[12]. His father was Niccolò Polo[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include merchant[6], diplomat[7], ambassador[8], world traveler[9], writer[10], and entrepreneur[20]. Fields of work include travel[21]; commerce[22], an academic major[28]; diplomacy[23], an academic discipline[29]; travel book[24], a literary genre[30]; and memoir literature[25].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Marco Polo is The book of Ser Marco Polo the Venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East[26]. Things named for him include Venice Marco Polo Airport[31], an international airport[32], in Italy[33]; Lugou Bridge[34], a stone arch bridge[35], in People's Republic of China[36]; he sheep[37], a taxon[38]; he[39], a cruise ship[40]; CMA CGM Marco Polo[41], a container ship[42]; and Premio Marco Polo[43].
Personal Life
Marco Polo was married to Donata Badoer[16]. Children include Q3739406[17], 1303–1301[44], of Republic of Venice[45] and Q110864111[18], 1290–1400[46]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
Death and Burial
Marco Polo died on January 8, 1324[5]. He died in Venice[4]. Burial took place at San Lorenzo, Venice[14].
Why It Matters
Marco Polo ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82,062 views/month, #3,829 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Christopher Columbus[49], an explorer[50], 1450–1506[51], of Republic of Genoa[52], specialised in sea shipping[53].
Works attributed to him include The Travels of him[54], a written work[55], founded in 1298[56], written by Rustichello da Pisa[57]. Entities named for him include Venice Marco Polo Airport[31], an international airport[32], in Italy[33]; Lugou Bridge[34], a stone arch bridge[35], in People's Republic of China[36]; he sheep[37], a taxon[38]; he[39], a cruise ship[40]; CMA CGM Marco Polo[41], a container ship[42]; and Premio Marco Polo[43].
FAQs
Where was Marco Polo born?
Marco Polo's place of birth was Venice[2].
Where did Marco Polo die?
Marco Polo passed away in Venice[4].
Who were Marco Polo's parents?
Marco Polo's father was Niccolò Polo[15].
Who was Marco Polo married to?
Marco Polo's spouses include Donata Badoer[16].
What did Marco Polo do for work?
Marco Polo worked as merchant[6], diplomat[7], ambassador[8], world traveler[9], and writer[10].
Who did Marco Polo influence?
Marco Polo has been cited as an influence by Christopher Columbus[49].