Genghis Khan
Also known as: Temujin (birth name)
Occupation: Military leader
Best known as: Mongolian ruler who created the largest empire in history
Nationality: Mongolian
Home: Mongolia
Born: 1162, in Hentiy, Mongolia
Died: August 18, 1227 (of natural causes)
Short biography:
Temujin was born to a poor, nomadic family in medieval Mongolia. He was very ambitious, and as he grew older, he began to make alliances with powerful Mongolians. In 1206 he succeeded in uniting the tribes into a single political identity, essentially founding the nation of Mongolia. At this time he took the title "Genghis Khan," which meant "universal ruler." In addition to ruling Mongolia, Genghis used his military skill to conquer other lands, such as China and Persia, creating the largest empire, in terms of land area, of all time.
Girlfriend: Borte
Friends: Toghril (A.K.A. Wang Khan) Henchmen: Jelme, Borchu, Muqali, Subedei, Jebe, Borokhul, Chilaun, and Qubilai (some of his generals)
Family members:
Father: Yesugei
Mother: Hoelun
Brothers: Khasar, Khajiun, and Temuge
Sister: Temulen
Enemies: Jamuka (leader of rival Mongol tribes)
