# 8th Dalai Lama

_8th Dalai Lama of Tibet (1758-1804)_

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> The 8th Dalai Lama, Jamphel Gyatso (1758–1804) was recognized as the 8th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1758 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tibet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248#P19))
- **Died:** 1804 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248#P570))
- **Place of death:** Lhasa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248#P20))
- **Occupation:** politician; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248#P106))
- **Positions held:** Dalai Lama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248#P39))

## Questions

**When was 8th Dalai Lama born?**  
8th Dalai Lama was born on 1758 in Tibet.

**What positions has 8th Dalai Lama held?**  
Positions held by 8th Dalai Lama include: Dalai Lama.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): 8th Dalai Lama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Dalai_Lama) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q25248](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25248) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jamphel Gyatso, 8th Dalai Lama - AMNH - DSC06244.JPG by Daderot (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jamphel_Gyatso,_8th_Dalai_Lama_-_AMNH_-_DSC06244.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"8th Dalai Lama". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/8th-dalai-lama. Retrieved 14 November 2026.