A recent scientific report claimed that  Genghis khan was the direct ancester of one in 200 men in the world. Facts about Genghis Khan can be difficult to verify. The man is seemingly as much a legend as he is a real historical figure. There are stories about him which are demonstrably false. There are also hundreds of true facts that almost nobody knows. So to finally clear the air, we’ve put together a definitive guide to the life of Ghengis Khan, one of history’s most successful conquerors—the man whose name alone still carries the weight of bloody conquest in many parts of Asia. So saddle up your horse, gather the Mongol horde, and ride into this list of verified facts about Genghis Khan.