Jean Sibelius. This article is about the Finnish composer. For other uses of Sibelius, see Sibelius (disambiguation). Jean Sibelius (/sÉªËbeÉªliÉs, -jÉs/; Swedish pronunciation ), born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 â 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods.
Marco Polo's journey was from 1271 to 1295, it took 24 years. He  traveled along the silk road, reaching Mongolia and China.
Introduction. Marco Polo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant believed to have journeyed across Asia at the height of the Mongol Empire. He first set out at age 17 with his father and uncle, traveling overland along what later became known as the Silk Road.Upon reaching China, Marco Polo entered the court of powerful Mongol ruler Khubilai Khan, who dispatched him on trips to help administer the realm. Marco Polo remained abroad for 24 years.e first set out at age 17 with his father and uncle, traveling overland along what later became known as the Silk Road. Upon reaching China, Marco Polo entered the court of powerful Mongol ruler Khubilai Khan, who dispatched him on trips to help administer the realm. Marco Polo remained abroad for 24 years.