Genghis Khan - Wikipedia
WEBGenghis 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.
Genghis Khan | Biography, Conquests, Achievements, & Facts
WEBSep 4, 2024 · khan (1206-1227), Mongol empire. Notable Family Members: son Jöchi. son Ögödei. son Chagatai. Top Questions. What was Genghis Khan’s early life like? How did Genghis Khan come to power? What was Genghis Khan best known for? When did Genghis Khan die? Recent News. Sep. 4, 2024, 1:57 AM ET (AP)
Genghis Khan ‑ Descendants, Empire & Facts - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge...
Genghis Khan - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 16, 2019 · Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. Born Temujin, he acquired the title of Genghis Khan, likely meaning 'universal ruler’, after unifying the Mongol tribes.
Genghis Khan - Children, Descendants & Quotes - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · (1162-1227) Synopsis. Genghis Khan was born "Temujin" in Mongolia around 1162. He married at age 16, but had many wives during his lifetime. At 20, he began building a large army with the...
Chinggis Khan - Encyclopedia.com
WEBCHINGGIS KHAN (1162 – 1227), great Mongol leader and founder of a vast empire in Asia. One of the extraordinary personages of world history, Chinggis Khan is a striking example of an emperor who became a god.
Rise of Genghis Khan and his military tactics | Britannica
WEBGenghis Khan , or Chinggis Khan orig. Temüjin, (born 1162, near Lake Baikal, Mongolia—died Aug. 18, 1227), Mongolian warrior-ruler who consolidated nomadic tribes into a unified Mongolia and whose troops fought from China’s Pacific coast to Europe’s Adriatic Sea, creating the basis for one of the greatest continental empires of all time.
The Legacy of Genghis Khan - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBGenghis Khan (ca. 1162–1227) and the Mongols are invariably associated with terrible tales of conquest, destruction, and bloodshed. This famed clan leader and his immediate successors created the largest empire ever to exist, spanning the entire Asian continent from the Pacific Ocean to modern-day Hungary in Europe.
Genghis Khan - Mongol Empire, Conqueror, Warrior | Britannica
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Also known as: Ching-gis Khan, Chinggiss Khan, Chingis Khan, Jenghiz Khan, Jinghis Khan, Temüjin, Temuchin. Written by. Charles R. Bawden. Emeritus Professor of Mongolian, University of London. Author of The Modern History of Mongolia. Charles R. Bawden. Fact-checked by. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Genghis Khan | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WEBGenghis Khan, born Temüjin around 1162 and dying on 25 August 1227, founded and led the Mongol Empire from 1206 until his death. Under his leadership, the empire expanded to become the largest contiguous empire in history. His early life was marked by hardship, including his father's death when he was eight and subsequent abandonment by his tribe.