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Also known as Jenghis Khan, Chengiz Khan, Yuan Taizu, Jenghiz Khan, Chinggis Khan, Tiemuzhen, Temujin, Temuchin

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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Genghis Khan, born Temüjin in 1162 at Delüün Boldog, was a human monarch and military leader of the Borjigin family. He held the noble title of khan and served as a traditional leader or chief within the Mongol Empire. His occupations included roles as a military leader and monarch. He participated in the Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran, the Mongol conquest of the Jin dynasty, the Battle of Dalan Baljut, and the Battle of Yehuling. He is classified as having been killed in action.

He died in 1227 in Yinchuan and is buried at the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan. His spouse included Börte, Hulan Hatun, Ibaqa beki, and Möge Khatun. His siblings were Qasar, Behter, Belgutei, and Hachiun. His name in his native language is ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ, Чингис хаан. He is described by sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, History of Yuan, and New History of Yuan. He is referenced by 1,990 other encyclopedia articles.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Mongol Empire
Place of birth
Delüün Boldog
Place of death
Yinchuan
Father
Yesugei
Mother
Hoelun
Sibling
Temulin
Occupation
monarch
Religion
Tengrism
Family
Borjigin
Noble title
khan
Image
YuanEmperorAlbumGenghisPortrait.jpg
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Category:Genghis Khan
date of death
1227-08-25
date of birth
1162-05-31
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name in native language
Чингис хаан
birth name
Тэмүжин
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military casualty classification
killed in action
art name
成吉思汗
temple name
太祖
posthumous name
法天啟運聖武皇帝
present in work
Civilization V
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