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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 ***

'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 ***