Sonam Gyatso

Summary

Sonam Gyatso is a human^[1]. Born in Lhasa^[2], he… he was born on February 28, 1543^[3]. He died in Mongolia^[4]. He died on April 20, 1588^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and writer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Sonam Gyatso's place of birth was Lhasa^[2].
• Sonam Gyatso passed away in Mongolia^[4].
• Sonam Gyatso was born on February 28, 1543^[3].
• Sonam Gyatso was born on January 1, 1543^[9].
• Sonam Gyatso died on April 20, 1588^[5].
• Sonam Gyatso's father was Depa Namgyal Drakpa^[10].
• Sonam Gyatso held citizenship in Chinese Empire^[11].
• Sonam Gyatso worked as a politician^[6].
• Sonam Gyatso's professions included writer^[7].
• Sonam Gyatso held the position of Dalai Lama^[12].
• A notable student of Sonam Gyatso was Yonten Gyatso^[13].
• A notable student of Sonam Gyatso was Gendun Chogyel Wangchuk^[14].
• A notable student of Sonam Gyatso was Gung Ru Chökyi Jungné^[15].
• A notable student of Sonam Gyatso was Gyalsé Dön Yö Chökyi Gyatso^[16].
• A notable student of Sonam Gyatso was Konchok Chopel^[17].
• A notable student of Sonam Gyatso was Gom Dewa Namkha Gyaltsen^[18].
• Sonam Gyatso's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism^[19].
• Sonam Gyatso is recorded as male^[20].
• Sonam Gyatso's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Sonam Gyatso's Commons category is recorded as Sonam Gyatso, 3rd Dalai Lama^[22].
• Sonam Gyatso's religious order is recorded as Gelug^[23].
• Sonam Gyatso studied under Panchen Sonam Dragpa^[24].
• Sonam Gyatso studied under Gelek Pelzang^[25].
• Sonam Gyatso studied under Tsharchen Losel Gyatsho^[26].
• Sonam Gyatso studied under Lha Tsün Sönam Pal Zang^[27].

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Origins and Family

Sonam Gyatso's place of birth was Lhasa^[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 28, 1543^[3] and January 1, 1543^[9]. His father was Depa Namgyal Drakpa^[10].

Education

Studied under Panchen Sonam Dragpa^[24], a writer^[28], 1478–1554^[29]; Gelek Pelzang^[25], a writer^[30], 1505–1567^[31], of Tibet^[32]; Tsharchen Losel Gyatsho^[26], a writer^[33], 1502–1566^[34]; and Lha Tsün Sönam Pal Zang^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and writer^[7]. Sonam Gyatso held the position of Dalai Lama^[12]. Notable students include Yonten Gyatso^[13]; Gendun Chogyel Wangchuk^[14]; Gung Ru Chökyi Jungné^[15], a writer^[35]; Gyalsé Dön Yö Chökyi Gyatso^[16]; Konchok Chopel^[17], a writer^[36], 1573–1644^[37], of Tibet^[38]; and Gom Dewa Namkha Gyaltsen^[18], a writer^[39], 1532–1592^[40].

Personal Life

Sonam Gyatso's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism^[19].

Death and Burial

Sonam Gyatso died on April 20, 1588^[5]. He died in Mongolia^[4].

Why It Matters

Sonam Gyatso ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

Where was Sonam Gyatso born?

Sonam Gyatso was born in Lhasa^[2].

Where did Sonam Gyatso die?

Sonam Gyatso died in Mongolia^[4].

Who were Sonam Gyatso's parents?

Sonam Gyatso's father was Depa Namgyal Drakpa^[10].

What did Sonam Gyatso do for work?

Sonam Gyatso worked as politician^[6] and writer^[7].