Genghis Khan, also known as Chinggis Khan, was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, he launched a series of military campaigns, conquering large parts of China and Central Asia. June 7, 1162 – September 1, 1227; died at 65. Alive at the same time as Rumi, Francis of Assisi, Zhu Xi, Fibonacci, and Saladin. Wiki link