Marco Polo lived throughout a period called the middle ages. Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. He died on January 8, 1324 in Venice, Italy.He died when he was 69 years old, due to illness.Marco was buried by The Church of San Lorenzo.arco Polo lived throughout a period called the middle ages. Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. He died on January 8, 1324 in Venice, Italy.