Yonten Gyatso

Yonten Gyatso (1589–1616) was a politician and writer.

Also recorded as 4th Dalai Lama.

Overview

Born at Mongolia in 1589, died at Tibet in 1616.

In detail

training under Shyu Khangpa Gelek Lhündrub is recorded. Ngawang Chokyi Wangchuk, Chusang Namgyel Peljor and Gyelwa Gyatso are recorded as having studied under Yonten 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

    “4th Dalai Lama”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q25255: Yonten Gyatso

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