1. Yesugei was from the Borjigin family, and his name means "like nine", meaning he had the auspicious qualities of the number nine, a lucky number to the Mongols.
10 Facts About Yesugei
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Yesugei was the son of Bartan Baghatur, who was the second son of Khabul Khan.
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Yesugei abducted his chief wife, Ho'elun, a daughter of the Olkhunut forest people, with the help of his elder brother Negun Taishi and younger brother Daritai Otchigin, from her newlywed husband Chiledu of Merkits.
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Yesugei abducted Hoelun because of her beauty and indications of fertility.
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Yesugei had a bloodbrother, or anda, Toghrul Khan.
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In 1171 Yesugei died when his son Temujin was nine years old.
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When Yesugei was on his way home after leaving Temujin with Borte's family, he noticed an encampment where the Tatars were celebrating a feast.
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Yesugei tried his luck but someone recognized him and offered him poisoned food under the guise of hospitality.
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Yesugei had two sons by his second wife Sochigel: Behter and Belgutei.
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Yesugei's other half-brother, Belgutei, however was a good friend, and later became a general under Genghis.