1543Birth of Sonam GyatsoSonam Gyatso 3rd Dalai Lama
Sonam Gyatso, later known as the third Dalai Lama, is born.
Historical records for Tibet in 1543, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Sonam Gyatso, later known as the third Dalai Lama, is born.
Is born at Tolung near Lhasa in 1543.
Later becomes the first person formally granted the title Dalai Lama.
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