Zanabazar

Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader
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Zanabazar

Summary

Zanabazar is a human[1]. Born in Yesönzüil[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1635[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on January 1, 1723[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Zanabazar was born in Yesönzüil[2].
  • Zanabazar passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Zanabazar was born on January 1, 1635[3].
  • Zanabazar died on January 1, 1723[5].
  • Zanabazar's father was Gombodorj[9].
  • Zanabazar held citizenship in Mongolia[10].
  • Zanabazar's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Zanabazar's professions included writer[7].
  • Zanabazar held the position of Jebtsundamba Khutuktu[11].
  • A notable student of Zanabazar was Shi Ré Gé Tu Chöjé Lozang Shyiwa[12].
  • A notable student of Zanabazar was Dzaya Pandita Lozang Trinlé[13].
  • Zanabazar's religion is recorded as Buddhism[14].
  • Zanabazar is recorded as male[15].
  • Zanabazar's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Zanabazar's family is recorded as Borjigin[17].
  • Zanabazar's Commons category is recorded as Zanabazar[18].
  • Zanabazar's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Zanabazar[19].
  • Zanabazar studied under Lobsang Chökyi Gyaltsen, 4th Panchen Lama[20].
  • Zanabazar studied under Wen Sa Tulku Lozang Tendzin Gyatso[21].
  • Zanabazar studied under Kachen Namkha Sönam Drakpa[22].
  • Zanabazar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Mongolian[23].
  • Zanabazar's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'mn', 'text': 'ᠵᠠᠨᠠᠪᠠᠽᠠᠷ'}[24].
  • Zanabazar's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'mn', 'text': 'ᠥᠨᠳᠦᠷ ᠬᠡᠬᠡᠨ ᠵᠠᠨᠠᠪᠠᠵᠠᠷ'}[25].
  • Zanabazar's sibling is recorded as Q7263735[26].
  • Zanabazar's sibling is recorded as Shidishenli[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Zanabazar's place of birth was Yesönzüil[2]. He was born on January 1, 1635[3]. His father was Gombodorj[9].

Education

Studied under Lobsang Chökyi Gyaltsen, 4th Panchen Lama[20], a Buddhist monk[28], 1570–1662[29], specialised in Tibetan Buddhism[30]; Wen Sa Tulku Lozang Tendzin Gyatso[21]; and Kachen Namkha Sönam Drakpa[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and writer[7]. Zanabazar held the position of Jebtsundamba Khutuktu[11]. Notable students include Shi Ré Gé Tu Chöjé Lozang Shyiwa[12], a writer[31] and Dzaya Pandita Lozang Trinlé[13], a writer[32], 1642–1715[33].

Personal Life

Zanabazar's religion is recorded as Buddhism[14].

Death and Burial

Zanabazar died on January 1, 1723[5]. He passed away in Beijing[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Zanabazar include he junior[34], a fossil taxon[35].

Why It Matters

Zanabazar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He is credited with the discovery of Soyombo[38], a constructed writing system[39], founded in 1686[40]. Entities named for him include he junior[34], a fossil taxon[35].

FAQs

Where was Zanabazar born?

Born in Yesönzüil[2], Zanabazar…

Where did Zanabazar die?

Zanabazar passed away in Beijing[4].

Who were Zanabazar's parents?

Zanabazar's father was Gombodorj[9].

What did Zanabazar do for work?

Zanabazar worked as sculptor[6] and writer[7].

What did Zanabazar discover?

Zanabazar is credited as discoverer of Soyombo[38].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . 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] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation sculptor, writer
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