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Timur

The founder of the Timurid Empire (1370–1405).

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Timur
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Lived68 years1336–1405

The record

Timur was the founder of the Timurid Empire. Born on 9 April 1336 in Shahrisabz, Timur died on 19 February 1405 in Otrar at the age of 68.

Positions held include Amir (1370–1405).

With a Wikipedia article in 160 languages, Timur is No. 737 in the People and Position Index.

Born
9 April 1336, Shahrisabz
Died
19 February 1405, Otrar (aged 68)
Known as
Warrior, Conqueror
Field
Military
Height
172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Languages
Chagatai, Persian, Middle Mongolian
Children
6
Wikipedia editions
160

Did you know

34

Was 34 when first amir (1370).

68

Lived to 68.

9 Apr

Shares a birthday with Charles Baudelaire and Jean-Paul Belmondo.

160

Has a Wikipedia article in 160 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1370–1405Amir

Connections

Timur
  • FatherTaraqai
  • MotherTekina Khatun
  • SpouseSaray Malik Katun
  • SpouseUljay-Turkan aga
  • SpouseCholpan-Mulk Aga
  • SpouseDilshad aga
  • ChildShah Rukh
  • ChildMiran Shah
  • ChildJahangir Mirza ibn Timur
  • ChildUmar Shaikh
  • ChildAka Begi
  • ChildJahanshah Mirza

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q8462 (facts, CC0)
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