1st Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama of Tibet (1391-1474)
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1st Dalai Lama

Summary

1st Dalai Lama is a human[1]. Born in Ü-Tsang[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1391[3]. He died in Samzhubzê District[4]. He died on January 1, 1474[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • 1st Dalai Lama's place of birth was Ü-Tsang[2].
  • 1st Dalai Lama died in Samzhubzê District[4].
  • 1st Dalai Lama was born on January 1, 1391[3].
  • 1st Dalai Lama died on January 1, 1474[5].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's father was Gonpo Dorjee[9].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's mother was Jomo Namkha Kyi[10].
  • 1st Dalai Lama worked as a politician[6].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's professions included writer[7].
  • 1st Dalai Lama held the position of Dalai Lama[11].
  • A notable student of 1st Dalai Lama was Mönlam Legpa Lodrö[12].
  • A notable student of 1st Dalai Lama was Khenchen Zöpa Pal Drub[13].
  • A notable student of 1st Dalai Lama was Sherab Dar Lekpai Lodro[14].
  • A notable student of 1st Dalai Lama was Khenchen Drakpa Sherab[15].
  • A notable student of 1st Dalai Lama was Dul Karwa Lodrö Bepa[16].
  • A notable student of 1st Dalai Lama was Penchen Sangpo Trashi[17].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[18].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's religion is recorded as Kadam[19].
  • 1st Dalai Lama is recorded as male[20].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's Commons category is recorded as Gendun Drup, 1st Dalai Lama[22].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's said to be the same as is recorded as Q25674320[23].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's religious order is recorded as Gelug[24].
  • 1st Dalai Lama's worshipped by is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[25].
  • 1st Dalai Lama studied under Mar Tön Gyatso Rinchen[26].
  • 1st Dalai Lama studied under Hor Tön Namkha Palwa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

1st Dalai Lama was born in Ü-Tsang[2]. He was born on January 1, 1391[3]. His father was Gonpo Dorjee[9]. His mother was Jomo Namkha Kyi[10].

Education

Studied under Mar Tön Gyatso Rinchen[26]; Hor Tön Namkha Palwa[27]; Bodong Chogle Namgyel[28], a monk[29], 1376–1451[30]; Gyeltsabje Darma Rinchen[31]; Rong Tön Lozang Drakpa[32]; and Sherab Sengge[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. 1st Dalai Lama held the position of Dalai Lama[11]. Notable students include Mönlam Legpa Lodrö[12], a writer[34], 1402–1476[35]; Khenchen Zöpa Pal Drub[13]; Sherab Dar Lekpai Lodro[14], a writer[36], 1450–1530[37]; Khenchen Drakpa Sherab[15]; Dul Karwa Lodrö Bepa[16], a writer[38], 1400–1475[39]; and Penchen Sangpo Trashi[17], a religious figure[40], 1410–1478[41].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Tibetan Buddhism[18], a religious denomination[42] and Kadam[19], a religion[43].

Death and Burial

1st Dalai Lama died on January 1, 1474[5]. He passed away in Samzhubzê District[4].

Why It Matters

1st Dalai Lama ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was 1st Dalai Lama born?

Born in Ü-Tsang[2], 1st Dalai Lama…

Where did 1st Dalai Lama die?

1st Dalai Lama died in Samzhubzê District[4].

Who were 1st Dalai Lama's parents?

1st Dalai Lama's father was Gonpo Dorjee[9]. 1st Dalai Lama's mother was Jomo Namkha Kyi[10].

What did 1st Dalai Lama do for work?

1st Dalai Lama worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [33] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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