1254–1324
Marco Polo
Venetian explorer and merchant who travelled through Asia
69years old at death
25,317days lived
48%of the people on this site died younger
Marco Polo was born on 22 September 1254 and died on 16 January 1324, aged 69 years and 116 days. That is 25,317 days in all.
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Also born on 22 September
- Michael FaradayBritish scientist · 1791–186775 yrs
- VitelliusEighth Roman Emperor (69) · AD 15–6954 yrs
- Wilhelm KeitelGerman field marshal · 1882–194664 yrs
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