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Probably born in Venice around 1254 CE, Marco Polo was raised by his aunt and uncle after his mother died. His father, Niccolo, was a Venetian merchant who left before Marco was
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Asia by Mercator - Referring to Marco Polo's travel — Old East Indies ~ Heritage Art Collection Vintage Images of Singapore and Jakarta
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