Genghis Khan

founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire (1162–1227)
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Genghis Khan

Summary

Genghis Khan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Delüün Boldog[2]. He was born on May 31, 1162[3]. He passed away in Yinchuan[4]. He died on August 25, 1227[5]. He worked as a military leader[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and monarch[8]. He ranks in the top 0.054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,673 views/month, #539 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Genghis Khan's place of birth was Delüün Boldog[2].
  • Genghis Khan passed away in Yinchuan[4].
  • Genghis Khan was born on May 31, 1162[3].
  • Genghis Khan died on August 25, 1227[5].
  • Genghis Khan is buried at Mausoleum of Genghis Khan[10].
  • Genghis Khan's father was Yesugei[11].
  • Genghis Khan's mother was Hoelun[12].
  • Among Genghis Khan's spouses was Börte[13].
  • Among Genghis Khan's spouses was Hulan Hatun[14].
  • Genghis Khan was married to Gürbesu[15].
  • Among Genghis Khan's spouses was Yesui[16].
  • Genghis Khan was married to Yesugen[17].
  • Genghis Khan was married to Chahe[18].
  • A child of Genghis Khan was Jochi[19].
  • A child of Genghis Khan was Chagatai Khan[20].
  • A child of Genghis Khan was Ögedei Khan[21].
  • A child of Genghis Khan was Tolui[22].
  • A child of Genghis Khan was Wuluchi[23].
  • A child of Genghis Khan was Alahaibieji[24].
  • Genghis Khan held citizenship in Mongol Empire[25].
  • Genghis Khan worked as a military leader[6].
  • Genghis Khan worked as a traditional leader or chief[7].
  • Genghis Khan worked as a monarch[8].
  • Genghis Khan held the position of Khagan of the Mongol Empire[26].
  • Genghis Khan's religion is recorded as Tengrism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Genghis Khan's place of birth was Delüün Boldog[2]. He was born on May 31, 1162[3]. His father was Yesugei[11]. His mother was Hoelun[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and monarch[8]. Genghis Khan held the position of Khagan of the Mongol Empire[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Börte[13], 1161–1230[28], of Mongol Empire[29]; Hulan Hatun[14], 1164–1215[30], of Mongol Empire[31]; Gürbesu[15], 1150–1300[32], of Mongol Empire[33]; Yesui[16], a politician[34]; Yesugen[17]; and Chahe[18]. Children include Jochi[19], a military leader[35], 1182–1227[36], of Mongol Empire[37]; Chagatai Khan[20], a khan[38], 1183–1242[39]; Ögedei Khan[21], a khan[40], 1186–1241[41], of Mongol Empire[42]; Tolui[22], a khan[43], 1191–1232[44], of Mongol Empire[45]; Wuluchi[23], b. 1150[46], of Yuan dynasty[47]; and Alahaibieji[24], a politician[48], 1191–1201[49], of Mongol Empire[50]. Genghis Khan's religion is recorded as Tengrism[27].

Death and Burial

Genghis Khan died on August 25, 1227[5]. He died in Yinchuan[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[51]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of him[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Genghis Khan include Dschinghis Khan[52], a musical work/composition[53] and Jingisukan[54].

Why It Matters

Genghis Khan ranks in the top 0.054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,673 views/month, #539 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 119 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[57], a writer[58], 1883–1957[59], of Greece[60], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[61], specialised in poetry[62].

He is credited with the discovery of Mingghan[63], a Chiliad[64]. Entities named for him include Dschinghis Khan[52], a musical work/composition[53] and Jingisukan[54].

FAQs

Where was Genghis Khan born?

Genghis Khan was born in Delüün Boldog[2].

Where did Genghis Khan die?

Genghis Khan passed away in Yinchuan[4].

Who were Genghis Khan's parents?

Genghis Khan's father was Yesugei[11]. Genghis Khan's mother was Hoelun[12].

Who was Genghis Khan married to?

Genghis Khan's spouses include Börte[13], Hulan Hatun[14], Gürbesu[15], and Yesui[16].

What did Genghis Khan do for work?

Genghis Khan worked as military leader[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and monarch[8].

Who did Genghis Khan influence?

Genghis Khan has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[57].

What did Genghis Khan discover?

Genghis Khan is credited as discoverer of Mingghan[63].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Pescan · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id 00037712n
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  3. 26d ago · CyclopsKhan · 2026-08-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Jochi, Chagatai Khan, Ögedei Khan +11
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  4. 27d ago · WikiBayer · 2026-08-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Jochi, Chagatai Khan, Ögedei Khan +11
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  5. 5w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 5w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 7w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 7w ago · BatjargalBadruun · 2026-07-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 8w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 11w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 11w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  14. 11w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  15. 12w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  16. 12w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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