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Ariq Böke

1219 - 1266

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Ariq Böke (after 1219–1266), the components of his name also spelled Arigh, Arik and Bukha, Buka (Mongolian: Аригбөх, romanized: Arigböh, [ˈæɾɘ̆ɡb̥ə̹x]; Chinese: 阿里不哥), was the seventh and youngest son of Tolui and a grandson of Genghis Khan. After the death of his brother the Great Khan Möngke, Ariq Böke claimed the title of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and briefly took power while his brothers Kublai and Hulagu were absent from the Mongolian Plateau. When Kublai returned for an election in 1260, rival factions could not agree, and elected both claimants, Kublai and Ariq Böke, to the throne, resulting in the Toluid Civil War that fragmented the Mongol Empire. Ariq Böke was supported by the traditionalists of the Mongol Empire, while his brother Kublai was supported by the senior princes of North China and Manchuria. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Ariq Böke is the 1,463rd most popular politician (down from 1,073rd in 2019), the 11th most popular biography from Mongolia and the 8th most popular Mongolian Politician.

Ariq Böke was most famous for being the son of Genghis Khan and the brother of Kublai Khan. He attempted to take over control of the Mongol empire from his brother, Kublai Khan, but was unsuccessful.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Ariq Böke ranks 1,463 out of 19,576. Before him are Archduchess Elisabeth Marie of Austria, Admetus, Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress, Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria, Václav Klaus, and Lambert of Italy. After him are Yeonsangun of Joseon, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, Herennius Etruscus, Publius Cornelius Scipio, Nabonidus, and Olaf I of Denmark.

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Among people born in 1219, Ariq Böke ranks 1. After him are Christopher I of Denmark, and Wonjong of Goryeo. Among people deceased in 1266, Ariq Böke ranks 2. Before him is Berke. After him are Manfred, King of Sicily, Birger Jarl, Shiban, Andronikos II of Trebizond, Alghu, John I, Margrave of Brandenburg, Henry III the White, Hugh, Count of Burgundy, Abu Hafs Umar al-Murtada, and Odo, Count of Nevers.

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In Mongolia

Among people born in Mongolia, Ariq Böke ranks 11 out of 71. Before him are Chagatai Khan (1183), Tolui (1191), Subutai (1175), Modu Chanyu (-234), Berke (1209), and Börte (1161). After him are Abaqa Khan (1234), Toghrul (1130), Jebe (1137), Sorghaghtani Beki (1190), Damdin Sükhbaatar (1893), and Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat (1942).

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Among POLITICIANS In Mongolia

Among politicians born in Mongolia, Ariq Böke ranks 8. Before him are Batu Khan (1207), Chagatai Khan (1183), Tolui (1191), Modu Chanyu (-234), Berke (1209), and Börte (1161). After him are Abaqa Khan (1234), Toghrul (1130), Jebe (1137), Damdin Sükhbaatar (1893), Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat (1942), and Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal (1916).

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