Panchen Sonam Dragpa

Tibetan lama, 15th Ganden Tripa
Person human Q1992696
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Panchen Sonam Dragpa

Summary

Panchen Sonam Dragpa is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1478[2]. He died on 1554[3]. He worked as a writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa was born on January 1, 1478[2].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa died on 1554[3].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's professions included writer[4].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa held the position of Ganden Tripa[6].
  • A notable student of Panchen Sonam Dragpa was Q16906258[7].
  • A notable student of Panchen Sonam Dragpa was Jedrung Sherab Wangpo[8].
  • A notable student of Panchen Sonam Dragpa was Peljor Gyatso[9].
  • A notable student of Panchen Sonam Dragpa was Sonam Gyatso[10].
  • A notable student of Panchen Sonam Dragpa was Gelek Pelzang[11].
  • A notable student of Panchen Sonam Dragpa was Ngawang Chödrak Gyatso Könchok Drubpé Dé[12].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[13].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's religion is recorded as Gelug[14].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa is recorded as male[16].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's said to be the same as is recorded as Q65434803[18].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa's religious order is recorded as Gelug[19].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Rinchen Chö Zang[20].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Peljor Lhundrub[21].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Tönpa Khé Tsün Yönten Gyatso[22].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under bla chen kun dga' rgyal mtshan[23].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Gedun Gyatso[24].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Jamyang Donyo Pelden[25].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Chöden Lodrö[26].
  • Panchen Sonam Dragpa studied under Lé Chen Sönam Tashi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Panchen Sonam Dragpa was born on January 1, 1478[2].

Education

Studied under Rinchen Chö Zang[20]; Peljor Lhundrub[21], a writer[28], 1427–1514[29]; Tönpa Khé Tsün Yönten Gyatso[22], a writer[30], 1443–1521[31]; bla chen kun dga' rgyal mtshan[23], a historian[32], 1432–1506[33]; Gedun Gyatso[24], a politician[34], 1476–1542[35], of Chinese Empire[36]; and Jamyang Donyo Pelden[25], a writer[37], 1445–1524[38].

Career and Affiliations

Panchen Sonam Dragpa's professions included writer[4]. He held the position of Ganden Tripa[6]. Notable students include Q16906258[7], 1454–1526[39]; Jedrung Sherab Wangpo[8], a writer[40], 1500–1586[41]; Peljor Gyatso[9], an abbot[42], 1526–1599[43], of Tibet[44]; Sonam Gyatso[10], a politician[45], 1543–1588[46], of Chinese Empire[47]; Gelek Pelzang[11], a writer[48], 1505–1567[49], of Tibet[50]; and Ngawang Chödrak Gyatso Könchok Drubpé Dé[12], a writer[51].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Tibetan Buddhism[13], a religious denomination[52]; Gelug[14], a school of Buddhism[53]; and Buddhism[15], a religion[54].

Death and Burial

Panchen Sonam Dragpa died on 1554[3].

Why It Matters

Panchen Sonam Dragpa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

What did Panchen Sonam Dragpa do for work?

Panchen Sonam Dragpa worked as writer[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] ↑ . Trove. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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