# Yeshe Gyatso

_6th Dalai Lama_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Yeshe Gyatso (1686–1725) was a pretender for the position of the 6th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Declared by Lhazang Khan of the Khoshut Khanate on June 28, 1707, he was the only unofficial Dalai Lama. While praised for his personal moral qualities, he was not recognized by the bulk of the Tibetans and Mongols and is not counted in the official list of the Dalai Lamas.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1686 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052808#P569))
- **Died:** 1725 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052808#P570))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052808#P106))
- **Positions held:** Dalai Lama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052808#P39))

## Questions

**When was Yeshe Gyatso born?**  
Yeshe Gyatso was born on 1686.

**What positions has Yeshe Gyatso held?**  
Positions held by Yeshe Gyatso include: Dalai Lama.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Yeshe Gyatso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeshe_Gyatso) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q8052808](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052808) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Yeshe Gyatso". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/yeshe-gyatso. Retrieved 14 November 2026.