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Apr 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 intent ...
Jul 16, 2022 · Genghis Khan is believed to have had so many children that some 16 million men alive today are directly descended from the Mongol emperor. With an unquenchable bloodlust and thirst for territory, Genghis Khan expanded his Mongol Empire from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River throughout the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
Jan 23, 2023 · Genghis Khan's Early Life and Wives. Illustration of Genghis Khan from the 19th century. (Image credit: clu via Getty Images) Genghis Khan was born with the name Temüjin (also spelled Temuchin).
As Genghis Khan continued to expand his influence and empire, Börte remained behind and assisted Genghis' brother Temüge in ruling the Mongol homeland. Other wives accompanied Genghis Khan on his campaigns, while she ruled her own territory and managed her own court.
Chinggis Khan had four sons by his principal wife Börte, though there is some question as to his eldest son Jochi’s true father. Börte and Temüjin were married as children, and shortly afterward, she was abducted by the rival Merkid confederation, and stayed with them several months before Temüjin recovered her.
Genghis Khan - Mongol Empire, Conquests, Legacy: As far as can be judged from the disparate sources, Genghis Khan’s personality was a complex one. He had great physical strength, tenacity of purpose, and an unbreakable will. He was not obstinate and would listen to advice from others, including his wives and mother. He was flexible. He could deceive but was not petty. He had a sense of the ...
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