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1162
Born in north central Mongolia around 1162
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1182
The 'Universal Ruler'
When Temujin was about 20, he was captured in a raid by former family allies, the Taichi'uts, and temporarily enslaved -
1207
Major Conquests
Genghis Khan wasted no time in capitalizing on his divine stature. While spiritual inspiration motivated his armies, the Mongols were probably driven as much by environmental circumstances -
1227
Is death
He died in 1227 in Mongolia