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Genghis Khan

1162 — 1227成吉思汗

Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1206 to 1227

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Born1162
BirthplaceDelüün Boldog
Fieldsmilitary leader, traditional leader or chief, monarch
01 / A LIFE IN CONTEXT

The story, in brief.

Genghis Khan, also known as Chinggis Khan, was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, he launched a series of military campaigns, conquering large parts of China and Central Asia.

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02 / THROUGH THE YEARS

A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

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  1. 1162
    Life

    Born in Delüün Boldog

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  2. 1227~ age 65

Behind this profile

Sources retrieved 2026-11-01. Dates and milestones: Wikidata contributors, CC0 ↗. Biographical introduction: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Ancient dates and traditional biographies may be disputed; consult the linked records.

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