# Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history after his death. Born Temüjin around 1162, he unified the nomadic Mongol tribes and launched devastating conquests across Asia and into Eastern Europe, while also facilitating trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road. His descendants continued expanding the empire, which at its height stretched from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** May 31, 1162
- **Birthplace:** Khentii, Mongolia
- **Nationality:** Mongolian
- **Occupation:** military leader
- **Category:** Power & Politics
- **Also Known As:** Universal Ruler, Chinggis Khan

## Overview

Genghis Khan, also known as Chinggis Khan, 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.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Genghis Khan. Founder of the Mongol Empire (c. 1162 – 1227)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan

## Timeline

### 1162 — Birth
Birth of Genghis Khan.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
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### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

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