Khyenrab Norbu

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Khyenrab Norbu

Summary

Khyenrab Norbu is a human[1]. Born in Tsetang[2], he… he was born on +1882-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Lhasa[4]. He died on +1962-12-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrologer[7], physician[8], writer[9], and compiler[10]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Khyenrab Norbu was born in Tsetang[2].
  • Khyenrab Norbu died in Lhasa[4].
  • Khyenrab Norbu was born on +1882-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Khyenrab Norbu was born on +1883-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Khyenrab Norbu died on +1962-12-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Khyenrab Norbu's father was Tsipa Ngawo Ché[13].
  • Khyenrab Norbu's mother was Yangchen[14].
  • Tibetan was Khyenrab Norbu's native language[15].
  • Khyenrab Norbu's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Khyenrab Norbu worked as an astrologer[7].
  • Khyenrab Norbu's professions included physician[8].
  • Khyenrab Norbu worked as a writer[9].
  • Khyenrab Norbu's professions included compiler[10].
  • Khyenrab Norbu's field of work was alternative medicine[16].
  • Khyenrab Norbu held the position of director[17].
  • Khyenrab Norbu held the position of member[18].
  • Khyenrab Norbu held the position of director[19].
  • A notable student of Khyenrab Norbu was Yeshi Donden[20].
  • A notable student of Khyenrab Norbu was Zung Khar Menpa Lozang Tabkhé[21].
  • A notable student of Khyenrab Norbu was Karma Chö Pel[22].
  • A notable student of Khyenrab Norbu was Ta Men Chöying Öden[23].
  • A notable student of Khyenrab Norbu was Tuksé Tubten Lhündrub[24].
  • A notable student of Khyenrab Norbu was Byams-pa-phrin-las[25].
  • Khyenrab Norbu received the personal physician to the Dalai Lama[26].
  • Khyenrab Norbu is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tsetang[2], Khyenrab Norbu… Recorded date of birth include +1882-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and +1883-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Tsipa Ngawo Ché[13]. His mother was Yangchen[14]. Tibetan was his native language[15].

Education

Studied under Tré Khang Jampa Tubwang[28]; Tsipa Ngawo Ché[29]; Drung Yik Rabten[30], a writer[31], 1902–1958[32]; and Tso Jé Dorjé Gyaltsen[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrologer[7], physician[8], writer[9], and compiler[10]. Khyenrab Norbu's field of work was alternative medicine[16]. Positions held include director[17], a profession[34] and member[18], a position[35]. Notable students include Yeshi Donden[20], a writer[36], 1927–2019[37], of Tibet[38], awarded the Padma Shri in Medicine[39], specialised in traditional Tibetan medicine[40]; Zung Khar Menpa Lozang Tabkhé[21]; Karma Chö Pel[22]; Ta Men Chöying Öden[23], a writer[41]; Tuksé Tubten Lhündrub[24], 1906–1955[42]; and Byams-pa-phrin-las[25], a politician[43], 1929–2011[44], of People's Republic of China[45].

Recognition

Khyenrab Norbu received the personal physician to the Dalai Lama[26].

Death and Burial

Khyenrab Norbu died on +1962-12-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Lhasa[4].

Why It Matters

Khyenrab Norbu is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Khyenrab Norbu born?

Khyenrab Norbu was born in Tsetang[2].

Where did Khyenrab Norbu die?

Khyenrab Norbu died in Lhasa[4].

Who were Khyenrab Norbu's parents?

Khyenrab Norbu's father was Tsipa Ngawo Ché[13]. Khyenrab Norbu's mother was Yangchen[14].

What did Khyenrab Norbu do for work?

Khyenrab Norbu worked as astronomer[6], astrologer[7], physician[8], writer[9], and compiler[10].

What awards did Khyenrab Norbu receive?

Honors received include personal physician to the Dalai Lama[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . 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.
  29. [33] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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