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1940 in Tibet

Explore 2 historical events and records for Tibet in 1940.

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Historical records for Tibet in 1940

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February

22 February 1940

Enthronement

Gyatso, Tenzin · Lhasa · 14th Dalai Lama · Government / Government of Tibet

Tenzin Gyatso is enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama at the Potala Palace.

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1940

Regency

Rinpoche, Taktra · Lhasa · Regent of Tibet · Government / Government of Tibet

Regents continue governing Tibet while the young Dalai Lama receives religious education.

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