Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Trinley Gyatso Biography and Timeline

Follow Trinley Gyatso through 3 dated historical records for Tibet.

Trinley Gyatso, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1858–1873Years on this page

1858

Birth of Twelfth Dalai Lama

12th Dalai Lama · Olka · Religion / Gelug School

Trinley Gyatso, later the twelfth Dalai Lama, is born.

Role range: 1858-1875

1860

Enthronement of Twelfth Dalai Lama

12th Dalai Lama · Lhasa · Religion / Gelug School

Trinley Gyatso is enthroned as the twelfth Dalai Lama.

Role range: 1860-1875

1873

Assumption of Political Power

12th Dalai Lama · Lhasa · Government / Ganden Phodrang Government

Trinley Gyatso assumes temporal authority shortly before his early death.

Role range: 1873-1875

Records, sources and methodology

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