Genghis Khan: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Jinghis Khan • Jenghiz Khan • Chinggis Khan • Chingis Khan • Temüjin • Temuchin
Born	1162 • near Lake Baikal • Mongolia
Died	August 18, 1227 (aged 65)
Title / Office	khan (1206-1227), Mongol empire
Notable Family Members	son Ögödei • son Chagatai • son Jöchi

Genghis Khan created an international communication and postal network known as the "Yam."
There is no artwork of Genghis Khan from his lifetime.
Genghis Khan's conquests caused the deaths of roughly 40 million people, especially impacting China and the area that is now Iran.