Sonam Gyatso

Sonam Gyatso (1543–1588) was a politician and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ranu Sicho Pelzang.

Born at Lhasa in 1543, died at Mongolia in 1588.

In detail

training under Panchen Sonam Dragpa, Gelek Pelzang and Tsharchen Losel Gyatsho is recorded. Yonten Gyatso, Gendun Chogyel Wangchuk and Gung Ru Chökyi Jungné are recorded as having studied under Sonam Gyatso.

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
“3rd Dalai Lama”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q25256: Sonam Gyatso
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