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Genghis khan was born around 1162, near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. As Genghis Khan was born there was a legend that stated that he had a blood clot in his right hand, which meant he’d be an amazing fighter and conqueror. Before Genghis turned ten his father had been killed, poisoned to be exact by on of his enemy clans. Genghis’s clan had then abandoned him, his mother and six of his siblings in order to avoid having to feed them. Genghis then killed his oldest half brother to become head of the poverty stricken household. The clan that once abandoned him captured Genghis khan but obviously Genghis had a set of particular skills and was able to escape unharmed. Genghis then got married and had 4 boys and an unknown amount

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