Kelzang Gyatso

7th Dalai Lama
Person human Q25249
Kelzang Gyatso
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Kelzang Gyatso

Summary

Kelzang Gyatso is a human[1]. His place of birth was Litang County[2]. He was born on September 3, 1708[3]. He passed away in Lhasa[4]. He died on March 22, 1757[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kelzang Gyatso was born in Litang County[2].
  • Kelzang Gyatso passed away in Lhasa[4].
  • Kelzang Gyatso was born on September 3, 1708[3].
  • Kelzang Gyatso died on March 22, 1757[5].
  • Kelzang Gyatso died on January 1, 1758[9].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's father was Sonam Dargye[10].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's professions included politician[6].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's professions included writer[7].
  • Kelzang Gyatso held the position of Dalai Lama[11].
  • A notable student of Kelzang Gyatso was Kelzang Tubten Jigme[12].
  • A notable student of Kelzang Gyatso was Ngawang Tshülthrim[13].
  • A notable student of Kelzang Gyatso was Longdol Lama Ngawang Lobzang[14].
  • A notable student of Kelzang Gyatso was Lozang Khedrub[15].
  • A notable student of Kelzang Gyatso was Kelzang Pema Wangchuk[16].
  • A notable student of Kelzang Gyatso was Ngawang Jampa[17].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[18].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's religion is recorded as Rimé movement[19].
  • Kelzang Gyatso is recorded as male[20].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's family is recorded as Sampo family[22].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's Commons category is recorded as Kelzang Gyatso, 7th Dalai Lama[23].
  • Kelzang Gyatso's religious order is recorded as Gelug[24].
  • Kelzang Gyatso studied under Pelden Drakpa[25].
  • Kelzang Gyatso studied under Lozang Tenpé Gyaltsen[26].
  • Kelzang Gyatso studied under Lobzang Dargye[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Kelzang Gyatso was born in Litang County[2]. He was born on September 3, 1708[3]. His father was Sonam Dargye[10].

Education

Studied under Pelden Drakpa[25], Lozang Tenpé Gyaltsen[26], Lobzang Dargye[27], Ngam Ring Khenpo Kalzang Trinlé[28], Lobsang Yeshe, Fifth Panchen Lama[29], and Ngawang Chokden[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Kelzang Gyatso held the position of Dalai Lama[11]. Notable students include Kelzang Tubten Jigme[12], a writer[31], 1743–1811[32]; Ngawang Tshülthrim[13], a politician[33], 1721–1791[34]; Longdol Lama Ngawang Lobzang[14], a Buddhist monk[35], 1719–1794[36]; Lozang Khedrub[15], a writer[37]; Kelzang Pema Wangchuk[16], a writer[38], b. 1720[39]; and Ngawang Jampa[17], a Buddhist monk[40], b. 1682[41].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Tibetan Buddhism[18], a religious denomination[42] and Rimé movement[19], a social movement[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 22, 1757[5] and January 1, 1758[9]. Kelzang Gyatso died in Lhasa[4].

Why It Matters

Kelzang Gyatso ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Kelzang Gyatso born?

Born in Litang County[2], Kelzang Gyatso…

Where did Kelzang Gyatso die?

Kelzang Gyatso passed away in Lhasa[4].

Who were Kelzang Gyatso's parents?

Kelzang Gyatso's father was Sonam Dargye[10].

What did Kelzang Gyatso do for work?

Kelzang Gyatso worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . 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] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . 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. [29] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . 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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