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Also Known As Khubilai Khan • Shizu • Kubla Khan
Born 1215
Died 1294 (aged 79)
Title / Office emperor (1260-1294), China • khan (1260-1294), Mongol empire
House / Dynasty Yuan dynasty
Notable Family Members brother Arigböge • brother Hülegü • brother Möngke

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