Loading...
Marco Polo
MedievalExplorerItaly1254 — 1324
Marco Polo (1254–1324) was a Venetian explorer who traveled the Silk Road to China. His detailed account of Kublai Khan’s court and Asian customs inspired later European exploration, including Columbus’s voyages.
Quick Facts
Born
1254
Died
1324
Country
Italy
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Explorer
Score Overview
Military (10%)23
Political (20%)39
Influence (20%)74
Legacy (20%)70
Leadership (15%)43
Strategy (15%)51
Total Score53.0
Detailed Scores
▶View all detailed scores
Military
Strategy
1
Tactics
1
Battles
1
Army Scale
1
War Impact
1
Political
Governance
2
Reform
2
Stability
2
Policy
2
Power
2
Influence
History
6
Global
6
Culture
6
Ideology
7
Legacy
6
People often compare with
See how Marco Polo stacks up against other historical figures