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Which came first: the death of Genghis Khan or Great Britain (the kingdom)?
The death of Genghis Khan came first, in 1227. Great Britain (the kingdom) followed 480 years later, in 1707 (formed).
- First1227
The death of Genghis Khan
person · diesGenghis Khan died in 1227, and his burial place is still unknown.
- Second1707
Great Britain (the kingdom)
country · formedEngland and Scotland only became one kingdom, Great Britain, in 1707.
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