Genghis Khan
1162–1227, Mongol conqueror of most of Asia and of eastern Europe to the Dnieper River.
- Also Jenghis Khan, Jenghiz Khan.
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The Tatars were part of the Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan.
Russian History Is on Our Side: Putin Will Surely Screw Himself | P. J. O’Rourke | May 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the original Marvel comic books, the Mandarin was born and bred in China, a descendant of Genghis Khan no less.
Did Hollywood Collaborate With Hitler? A New Book Makes Bold Claims. | Christopher Bray | September 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThat said, the GOP could nominate Genghis Khan and still hold the seat over the Democrats.
Which Politicians Are in the Tea Party’s Crosshairs? | David Freedlander | March 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd so did Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane, and all the ravagers of nations.
What is Property? | P. J. ProudhonProbably what happened to the descendants of the famous Genghis Khan would have happened to the victorious Muscovite.
And yet physically all these nomads are fine creatures, possessing all the power of their forefathers of the time of Genghis Khan.
Tamerlane, the greatest warrior of the fourteenth century, was descended from Genghis-Khan by the female side.
The Physical Life of Woman: | Dr. George H NapheysSuch was the general character of the dwellings of the Monguls in the days of Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series | Jacob Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for Genghis Khan
/ (ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs kɑːn) /
original name Temuchin or Temujin. ?1162–1227, Mongol ruler, whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to the Pacific: Also: Jinghis Khan, Jenghis Khan
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Cultural definitions for Genghis Khan
[ (jeng-gis, geng-gis kahn) ]
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