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Kublai Khan

1215 — 1294忽必烈

Emperor of Yuan China from 1271 to 1294

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Born1215
BirthplaceMongol Empire
Fieldsmilitary leader
01 / A LIFE IN CONTEXT

The story, in brief.

Kublai Khan, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Shizu of Yuan and his regnal name Setsen Khan, was the founder and first emperor of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty of China. He proclaimed the dynastic name "Great Yuan" in 1271, and ruled Yuan China until his death in 1294.

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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. 1215
    Life

    Born in Mongol Empire

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  2. 1294~ age 79

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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