Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the birth of Marco Polo or the Mongol Empire?
The Mongol Empire came first, in 1206 (founded). The birth of Marco Polo followed 48 years later, in 1254.
- Second1254
The birth of Marco Polo
person · bornMarco Polo was born in Venice around 1254.
- First1206
The Mongol Empire
country · foundedGenghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire in 1206.
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