Genghis Khan
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
United States
February 21, 2017 10:22am CST
Genghis Khan
Most of us have heard the name of Genghis Khan, but who was he and when did he live? He was born in 1162 in the foothills of Mongolia and became the founder of the Mongol Empire and historically, one of the most famous emperors to ever live. He died in 1227 at the age of 65.
His real name was Temujin, meaning “ironworker.” Supposedly, he was very tall, had a long beard, green eyes and red hair. Hmmm. Today, you can find his face on a wide range of products, currency, and streets in Mongolia, as well as the main international airport.
Some genetic scientists who have done some intensive research believe that Genghis Khan may have fathered hundreds or perhaps even thousands of children, as his armies invaded large parts of Eurasia.
What do you know about Genghis Khan?
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Feb 17
I saw the movie with Omar Sharif as Khan lol.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
I will have to find THAT movie. I would love to see it. I like Omar Sharif as an actor. Is he still alive?
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
@JohnRoberts I thought so. He was a good actor, I think.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Feb 17
@IreneVincent Omar Sharif passed away several years ago.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
21 Feb 17
Wow..yes I can very well recall his name.
Thanks for sharing
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
It's always FUN to learn something new, I think.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
21 Feb 17
@IreneVincent I know you are a history lover
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
@amitkokiladitya Yes, I could sit for hours and read about history.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
21 Feb 17
I have learned about him at school, but I mostly remember a movie about him.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
Yes, Genghis Khan is a big part of history classes. I didn't see the movie, but would like to.
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@TheInvisibleMan (17594)
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21 Feb 17
I don't know much, but I liked the informations you posted.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
I love sharing information with others.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
22 Feb 17
How did you obtain the Mongolian currencies? I have money from several different countries also.
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@suhail1 (931)
• Manila, Philippines
22 Feb 17
@IreneVincent I have been collecting for quite sometime now
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@pammooratan (4668)
• India
21 Feb 17
I know that he was a great fighter and ruler of a vast impire.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
21 Feb 17
Yes, his armies invaded many places and conquered the people.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
22 Feb 17
@pammooratan Yes, much of it was desert.
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@pammooratan (4668)
• India
21 Feb 17
@IreneVincent He was king of empire which was largest in area but a large part was covered with desert.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 17
You got me interested in him and this is what I found. I think it will interest you too.
The history and legacy of the Mongolian Emperor, Temujin (Genghis Khan). A list of 40 facts about his life, death, deeds, and how he became one of the famous, successful, enduring leaders of all time.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
22 Feb 17
I read the whole thing. Very interesting indeed. Thank you for the link.
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