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3rd Dalai Lama

3rd Dalai Lama (1543-1588)

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The 3rd Dalai Lama, Sonam Gyatso (1543–1588), was the first in the tulku lineage to be entitled formally as the Dalai Lama. In 1578 Altan Khan presented the spiritual title of Dalai Lama, in honor of Sonam Gyatso's profound teachings conferred in Mongolia, which soon became a Tibetan Buddhist country. He founded Kumbum Monastery, Lithang Monastery, and Namgyal Monastery. The spiritual title was retrospectively given to his two tulku lineage predecessors, the 1st Dalai Lama and the 2nd Dalai Lama.

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Born
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Place of birth
Lhasa wd
Died
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Place of death
Mongolia wd
Citizenship
Chinese Empire wd
Occupation
politician, writer wd

Positions held wd

  • Dalai Lama

Questions

When was 3rd Dalai Lama born?
3rd Dalai Lama was born on 28 February 1543 in Lhasa.
What positions has 3rd Dalai Lama held?
Positions held by 3rd Dalai Lama include: Dalai Lama.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): 3rd Dalai Lama · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q25256 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Sonam Gyatso.jpg by Unknown tibetan artist. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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