Marco+Polo-Early+Life

The Great Explorer: **Marco Polo**
Partner: Kristine

//Part I//
Early Life:

- Niccolo came from a family of wealthy merchants - Niccolo and Maffeo traveled frequently to trade goods
 * Marco Polo was born in Venice (now Italy) around 1254
 * His father, Niccolo Polo
 * His mother died when Marco was a young boy
 * Marco raised by relatives
 * Niccolo and Maffeo (Niccolo's brother) left Venice when Marco was a baby
 * Niccolo and Maffeo came back when Marco was 15 years old