Marco Polo
Marco Polo (1254–1324) foi um comerciante e explorador veneziano cujas viagens à Ásia, incluindo a China, forneceram relatos detalhados sobre a cultura e a economia da época, influenciando a percepção ocidental sobre o Oriente.
Born on Jan 01, 1254 (771 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 64,350 | $3,845,000 | 2,953$ |
| Totals | 3 | 160,324,575 | 100,580 | $7,245,000 | 4,685$ |
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Germany:
Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer whose family was involved in trade with the East during the 1260s.
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United Kingdom:
Marco Polo is mentioned as the merchant and explorer whose father and uncle may have brought the statue back to Venice.
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Switzerland:
Marco Polo, the son of Niccolò, joined the journey to China and later dictated his experiences in a book.
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Greece:
Marco Polo made known to the arrogant Europeans the wonders he saw and heard on the other side of the world.
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Lithuania:
Marco Polo is credited with bringing the idea of ice cream production back to Europe after his travels to China.
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Andorra:
Marco Polo is mentioned as a well-known figure for naming airports.
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Indonesia:
Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer who first recorded the existence of Enggano in the 13th century.
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Russia:
Marco Polo visited the ancient port city of Hormuz twice in the late 13th century.
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Greece:
Marco Polo's book includes references to the garden of the Old Man of the Mountain.
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Australia:
Marco Polo was among the many who traversed the web of caravan tracks the Silk Road comprised.
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