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Mar 29, 2024 · Ögödei was the son and successor of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, who greatly expanded the Mongol Empire. The third son of Genghis, Ögödei succeeded his father in 1229. He was the first ruler of the Mongols to call himself khagan (“great khan”); his father used only the title khan.
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Ögedei was elected supreme khan in 1229, according to the kurultai held at Kodoe Aral on the Kherlen River after Genghis' death, although this was never really in doubt as it was Genghis' clear wish that he be succeeded by Ögedei.
- 13 September 1229 – 11 December 1241
- 11 December 1241 (aged 54–55), Mongol Empire
- c. 1186, Khamag Mongol
Sep 23, 2019 · Fortunately for Europe, in early 1242, the Mongol armies turned for home; they had heard news of Ogedei Khan's death and a successor now had to be chosen. Death & Legacy On 11 December 1241 Ogedei, having laid down the foundations for a governable empire that now spanned the whole of Asia, died at the age of 56, perhaps from a stroke or organ ...
- Mark Cartwright
Oct 13, 2018 · Ogedei Khan was the second Khagan (meaning ‘Great Khan’) of the Mongol Empire. He was the third son of Genghis Khan and succeeded his father in 1229. Ogedei continued to expand the Mongol Empire, a task that he inherited along with the throne.
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He was elected supreme khan in 1229, at the kurultai (meeting) held after Genghis' death, although this was never really in doubt as it was Genghis' clear wish that he be succeeded by Ögedei. His charisma is partially credited for his success in keeping the Empire on his father's path.
Definition. Ogedei Khan (aka Ogodei) ruled the Mongol Empire from 1229 to 1241. He was the third son of Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227), the empire's founder.
Key Points. Ögedei Khan, Genghis Khan ‘s third son, ruled the Mongol Empire from 1227 CE-1241 CE. Under Ögedei, the Mongol Empire conquered Eastern Europe by invading Russia and Bulgaria; Poland, at the Battle of Legnica; and Hungary, at the Battle of Mohi.
