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Maffeo Polo

Type Figure Region Venice Time c. 1225–1309 Also known as Maffeo Polo、Matteo Polo

Venetian merchant and explorer, brother of Niccolò Polo and uncle of Marco Polo.…

Timeline

  1. 1260–1269Mongol Empire trade routes · Mongol EmpireTraveled east from Venice by land with his brother Niccolò, passing through various Mongol lands to the Yuan dynasty, participating in caravan trade and dealings with the khan's court, remaining active in the East between 1261 and 1270.
  2. 1271–1295Yuan dynasty · Yuan dynastySet out again for the Yuan with his brother Niccolò and nephew Marco, residing in the East for a long period and taking part in official affairs and trade, later returning together to Venice.

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