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Genghis Khan Biography
Genghis Khan (1162-1227) was born into a nomadic tribe in modern-day Mongolia, near the northern border with Russia. The Mongolian society that Genghis Khan was born into was ridden with infighting between many rival clans. To make matters worse, the land was harsh and cold, demanding much of those who wanted to survive.
The name of the Khan:
Genghis Khan's birth name was Temujin Khan, meaning 'blacksmith' or 'iron'. He would later inherit the honorary name 'Chinggis Khan' (meaning 'Universal Ruler') after uniting most of Mongolia. Through Arabic translations which did not possess a "ch" in their spelling, Chinggis transformed with time into Genghis, the name that most people use today to refer to the man named Temujin. For purposes of this article, he will be referred to as 'Genghis Khan'.
Genghis Khan Life Timeline
1162 CE: Genghis Khan is born into a nomadic Mongol tribe.
1171 CE: Genghis Khan and his family are abandoned by their tribe.
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Genghis Khan
Founder of the Mongol Empire (c. 1162 – 1227)
Several terms redirect here. For other uses, see Genghis Khan (disambiguation), Genghis (disambiguation), Chinggis (disambiguation), and Temujin (disambiguation).
Genghis Khan[a] (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan,[b] 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.
Born between 1155 and 1167 and given the name Temüjin, he was the eldest child of Yesugei, a Mongol chieftain of the Borjigin clan, and his wife Hö'elün. When Temüjin was eight, his father died and his family was abandoned by its tribe. Reduced to near-poverty, Temüjin killed his older half-brother to secure his familial position. His charismatic personality helped to attract his first followers and to fo
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Biography of Genghis Khan, Founder of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan (c. 1162–August 18, 1227) was the legendary founder and leader of the Mongol Empire. In a span of just 25 years, his horsemen conquered a larger area and greater population than the Romans did in four centuries. To the millions of people conquered by his hordes, Genghis Khan was evil incarnate; in Mongolia and huvud Asia, however, he was widely revered.
Fast Facts: Genghis Khan
- Known For: Khan was the founder and leader of the Mongol Empire.
- Also Known As: Temujin
- Born: c. 1162 in Delun-Boldog, Mongolia
- Died: August 18, 1227, in Yinchuan, Western Xia
- Spouse(s): Borje, Khulan, Yesugen, Yesulun (plus others)
- Children: Jochi, Chagatai, Ogedei, Tolui (plus others)
Early Life
Records of the Great Khan's early life are sparse and contradictory. He was likely born in 1162, though some sources say 1155 or 1165. We know that the boy was given the name Temujin. His father Yesukhei was t