# Dalai Lama 09 Lungtok Gyatso

> 9th Dalai Lama (1805-1815)

**Wikidata**: [Q25246](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25246)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Dalai_Lama)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dalai-lama-09-lungtok-gyatso

## Summary
Lungtok Gyatso was the 9th Dalai Lama of Tibet, serving as the spiritual and political leader of Tibetan Buddhism from 1807 until his death in 1815 at the age of 9 or 10. His brief tenure represents one of the shortest reigns in the history of the Dalai Lama lineage, marked primarily by his formal recognition and installation rather than significant leadership contributions due to his early death.

## Biography
- Born: Between January 1 and December 1, 1805 (exact place not specified in source material)
- Nationality: Not explicitly provided (though context suggests Tibetan)
- Education: Not specified in source material
- Known for: Being recognized as the 9th Dalai Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition
- Employer(s): Not specified in source material
- Field(s): Religious leadership (specifically Tibetan Buddhist spiritual and political leadership)

## Contributions
The source material does not provide specific information about concrete contributions, publications, or projects by Lungtok Gyatso beyond his recognition as the 9th Dalai Lama. His extremely short reign (dying at approximately age 9 or 10) suggests he had limited opportunity to make substantive contributions during his lifetime.

## FAQs
**Who recognized Lungtok Gyatso as the 9th Dalai Lama?**
The source material does not specify the exact individuals or processes involved in recognizing Lungtok Gyatso as the 9th Dalai Lama.

**How old was Lungtok Gyatso when he died?**
Lungtok Gyatso died on March 26, 1815, having been born sometime in 1805, making him approximately 9 or 10 years old at the time of his death.

**What distinguishes Lungtok Gyatso's tenure from other Dalai Lamas?**
His extremely brief tenure of approximately 8 years (from 1807 to 1815) and his very young age at death distinguish Lungtok Gyatso from other Dalai Lamas, making his reign one of the shortest in the lineage's history.

## Why They Matter
Despite his very brief life and reign, Lungtok Gyatso's recognition as the 9th Dalai Lama represents a continuation of the lineage of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual and political leaders. His short tenure occurred during a complex period in Tibetan history, and while he himself had limited opportunity to shape events due to his age, his existence in the line of reincarnated lamas maintained a continuity of authority that was significant within Tibetan Buddhism and politics of the era.

## Notable For
- Recognition as the 9th Dalai Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition
- One of the shortest reigns in Dalai Lama history (approximately 8 years)
- Died at the exceptionally young age of approximately 9-10 years old
- Listed with numerous library identifiers including VIAF, ORCID, GND, FAST, and others
- Subject of a photographic portrait (Lungtok Gyatso.jpg)
- Has 40 sitelinks across various knowledge platforms

## Body

### Early Life and Recognition
Lungtok Gyatso was born sometime between January 1 and December 1, 1805, though the exact location of his birth is not specified in the source material. He was identified as the reincarnation of the 8th Dalai Lama, a process central to Tibetan Buddhist tradition for recognizing successive incarnations of spiritual leaders.

### Installation as Dalai Lama
Following his recognition, Lungtok Gyatso was formally installed as the 9th Dalai Lama. The source material does not specify the exact date or circumstances of his installation, though context suggests it occurred around 1807 when he would have been approximately 2 years old.

### Brief Reign
Lungtok Gyatso served as the Dalai Lama from his installation until his death on March 26, 1815. This period of approximately 8 years constitutes one of the shortest reigns in the history of the Dalai Lama lineage. Given his very young age throughout his tenure, actual governance and spiritual leadership were likely exercised by regents and senior lamas rather than by the 9th Dalai Lama himself.

### Death and Legacy
Lungtok Gyatso died at approximately 9 or 10 years old on March 26, 1815. His early death meant that like several other Dalai Lamas before him, his tenure was cut short before he could assume full responsibilities of the office. His recognition and brief reign nonetheless represent an important, if short, chapter in the continuous lineage of Dalai Lamas that has played a central role in Tibetan Buddhism and politics for centuries.

### Historical Context
During Lungtok Gyatso's lifetime, Tibet was navigating complex political and religious dynamics. The brief nature of his reign occurred during a period when the institution of the Dalai Lama was still being established in its modern form of spiritual and political leadership. His existence in this lineage maintained continuity despite the challenges of such short tenures.

### Documentation and Recognition
Lungtok Gyatso is extensively documented in library and knowledge systems with numerous identifiers:
- VIAF ID: 0000000023731747
- ORCID ID: 74729420
- GND ID: 122235738
- FAST ID: n80101906
- Freebase ID: /m/05wmc6
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID: I00720239
- Chinese National Library ID: cnp00568629
- WorldCat ID: 58905
- Musée Guimet ID: P274
- SUDOC ID: 4469
- Library of Congress ID: E39PBJdWWYJ6w7rFPxqYGmQ8YP

### Modern References
He continues to be referenced in knowledge systems with 40 sitelinks across various platforms, indicating ongoing academic and cultural interest in his place within the Dalai Lama lineage. His portrait (Lungtok Gyatso.jpg) serves as a visual record of the 9th Dalai Lama, though specific details about when this portrait was created are not provided in the source material.

## References

1. Genealogics
2. Histoire des dalaï-lamas
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Buddhist Digital Archives