Timur

the founder of the Timurid Empire (1370–1405)
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Timur
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Timur

Summary

Timur is a human[1]. His place of birth was Shahrisabz[2]. He was born on April 9, 1336[3]. He passed away in Otrar[4]. He died on February 19, 1405[5]. He worked as a warrior[6]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,781 views/month, #1,992 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shahrisabz[2], Timur…
  • Timur died in Otrar[4].
  • Timur was born on April 9, 1336[3].
  • Timur was born on April 8, 1336[8].
  • Timur died on February 19, 1405[5].
  • Timur died on February 18, 1405[9].
  • Timur is buried at Gur-e Amir[10].
  • Timur's father was Taraqai[11].
  • Timur's mother was Tekina Khatun[12].
  • Timur was married to Saray Malik Katun[13].
  • Among Timur's spouses was Uljay-Turkan aga[14].
  • Among Timur's spouses was Cholpan-Mulk Aga[15].
  • Among Timur's spouses was Dilshad aga[16].
  • A child of Timur was Shah Rukh[17].
  • A child of Timur was Miran Shah[18].
  • A child of Timur was Jahangir Mirza ibn Timur[19].
  • A child of Timur was Umar Shaikh[20].
  • A child of Timur was Aka Begi[21].
  • A child of Timur was Jahanshah Mirza[22].
  • Timur's professions included warrior[6].
  • Timur held the position of Amir[23].
  • Timur's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[24].
  • Timur is recorded as male[25].
  • Timur's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Timur's family is recorded as Timurid dynasty[27].

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Origins and Family

Timur's place of birth was Shahrisabz[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 9, 1336[3] and April 8, 1336[8]. His father was Taraqai[11]. His mother was Tekina Khatun[12].

Career and Affiliations

Timur worked as a warrior[6]. He held the position of Amir[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Saray Malik Katun[13], a politician[28], 1341–1405[29]; Uljay-Turkan aga[14]; Cholpan-Mulk Aga[15]; and Dilshad aga[16]. Children include Shah Rukh[17], a military leader[30], 1377–1447[31], of Timurid Empire[32]; Miran Shah[18], a military leader[33], 1366–1408[34]; Jahangir Mirza ibn Timur[19], 1356–1376[35]; Umar Shaikh[20], 1354–1394[36]; Aka Begi[21], 1363–1381[37]; and Jahanshah Mirza[22]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 19, 1405[5] and February 18, 1405[9]. Timur passed away in Otrar[4]. Burial took place at Gur-e Amir[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Timur include Timurid dynasty[38], a dynasty[39], in Timurid Empire[40], founded in 1370[41]; Timur Ruby[42], a spinel[43]; Timati[44], a rapper[45], b. 1983[46], of Russia[47]; Tamerlane chess[48], a chess variant[49]; Timurlengia[50], a fossil taxon[51]; Timurid art[52], an art style[53], in Timurid Empire[54]; Tamerlano[55], a dramatico-musical work[56]; and Timuri[57], an ethnic group[58].

Why It Matters

Timur ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,781 views/month, #1,992 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Entities named for him include Timurid dynasty[38], a dynasty[39], in Timurid Empire[40], founded in 1370[41]; Timur Ruby[42], a spinel[43]; Timati[44], a rapper[45], b. 1983[46], of Russia[47]; Tamerlane chess[48], a chess variant[49]; Timurlengia[50], a fossil taxon[51]; and Timurid art[52], an art style[53], in Timurid Empire[54].

FAQs

Where was Timur born?

Born in Shahrisabz[2], Timur…

Where did Timur die?

Timur passed away in Otrar[4].

Who were Timur's parents?

Timur's father was Taraqai[11]. Timur's mother was Tekina Khatun[12].

Who was Timur married to?

Timur's spouses include Saray Malik Katun[13], Uljay-Turkan aga[14], Cholpan-Mulk Aga[15], and Dilshad aga[16].

What did Timur do for work?

Timur worked as warrior[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [57] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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