Kelzang Gyatso

Kelzang Gyatso (1708–1757) was a politician and writer.

Also recorded as 7th Dalai Lama.

Overview

Born at Litang County in 1708, died at Lhasa in 1757.

In detail

training under Pelden Drakpa, Lozang Tenpé Gyaltsen and Lobzang Dargye is recorded. Kelzang Tubten Jigme, Ngawang Tshülthrim and Longdol Lama Ngawang Lobzang are recorded as having studied under Kelzang Gyatso. the recorded working language is Tibetan.

Positions recorded include Dalai Lama.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “7th Dalai Lama”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q25249: Kelzang Gyatso

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