Birth of Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Tenzin Gyatso, later recognised as the fourteenth Dalai Lama, is born.
Role range: 1935-
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Tenzin Gyatso Biography and Timeline
Follow Tenzin Gyatso through 18 dated historical records for Tibet.
Tenzin Gyatso, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1935–2011Years on this page
1935
1940
Enthronement
Tenzin Gyatso is enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama at the Potala Palace.
Role range: 1940-2011
1950
Assumption of Temporal Power
Tenzin Gyatso assumes full political authority earlier than planned during the Chamdo crisis.
Role range: 1950-2011
1960
Administration Moves to Dharamsala
The Tibetan administration in exile relocates from Mussoorie to Dharamsala.
Role range: 1959-2011
1989
Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony
Tenzin Gyatso receives the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating nonviolent solutions.
2008
Call for Nonviolence
The Dalai Lama urges Tibetans to protest peacefully and avoid violence.
Middle Way Reaffirmed
Tenzin Gyatso reiterates his demand for genuine autonomy rather than Tibetan independence.
Tibetan Uprising Anniversary
The exile administration marks the uprising anniversary while reporting renewed protests in Tibet.
Intercommunal Restraint Appeal
The Dalai Lama urges Tibetans not to target Han Chinese or Hui civilians.
Statement on Lhasa Violence
The Dalai Lama condemns violence in Lhasa while calling for an investigation.
Statement on Gansu Protests
The Dalai Lama's administration reports demonstrations in Tibetan areas of Gansu.
Solidarity with Students
The exile leadership welcomes peaceful solidarity actions by Tibetan students in Beijing.
Statement on Ngaba
The exile administration reports casualties and arrests following clashes in Ngaba.
Denial of Responsibility
The Dalai Lama denies Chinese allegations that he organised the unrest.
International Investigation Appeal
Tenzin Gyatso calls for an independent international investigation into the unrest.
Olympic Games Position
The Dalai Lama supports Beijing hosting the Olympics while opposing repression in Tibet.
Dialogue Endorsement
The Dalai Lama endorses renewed contact between his envoys and Chinese officials.
2011
Transfer of Political Authority
The Dalai Lama formally transfers his political responsibilities to elected Tibetan leadership.
Role range: 1959-2011
Records, sources and methodology
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