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'Great Khan' s Coronation, First King of Tartary' - from miniature in 'Fleur des Histoires de la Terre d'Orient', 15th century manuscript compiled by Brother Haycom/Hayton (Hethoum) ('Cousin- German of the King of Armenia). Genghis Khan, born Temujin and occasionally known as Taizu, founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, 1162? August 1227. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***