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Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan and Emperor of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia. Born: 16 April 1162, Delüün Boldog

Died: 18 August 1227, Yinchuan, China

Place of burial: Khentii, Mongolia

Spouse: Börte (m. ?–1227), Isukhan Khatun, Abika Khatun, Gunju Khatun, more

Children: Ögedei Khan, Jochi, Ariq Böke, Tolui, Chagatai Khan, Gelejian, more

Grandchildren: Kublai Khan, Hulagu Khan, Batu Khan, Ariq Böke, Berke, Möngke Khan, more