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Gedun Gyatso

Dalai Lama of Tibet (1476-1542)

Gedun Gyatso was born in 1476 in Shigatse, People's Republic of China and died in 1542.

Born

in 1476

Died: in 1542

Birthplace
Shigatse, People's Republic of China
Birthplace detail
Born at Ngamring County
Professions
politician, commentator, writer
Citizenship
Chinese Empire

More about Gedun Gyatso

Birth name
Pema Dorje

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Questions people ask

Where was Gedun Gyatso born?

Gedun Gyatso was born in Shigatse, People's Republic of China.

What was Gedun Gyatso’s name at birth?

Gedun Gyatso’s recorded birth name is Pema Dorje.

When did Gedun Gyatso die?

Gedun Gyatso died in 1542.