Gyalo Thondup

Tibetan personality, brother of Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama)
Person human Q2335106
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Gyalo Thondup

Summary

Gyalo Thondup is a human[1]. He was born in Taktser[2]. He was born on November 5, 1928[3]. He died in Kalimpong[4]. He died on February 8, 2025[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gyalo Thondup was born in Taktser[2].
  • Gyalo Thondup passed away in Kalimpong[4].
  • Gyalo Thondup was born on November 5, 1928[3].
  • Gyalo Thondup died on February 8, 2025[5].
  • Gyalo Thondup's father was Choekyong Tsering[9].
  • Gyalo Thondup's mother was Diki Tsering[10].
  • Gyalo Thondup was married to Zhu Dan[11].
  • A child of Gyalo Thondup was Khedroob Thondup[12].
  • Gyalo Thondup's professions included politician[6].
  • Gyalo Thondup worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Gyalo Thondup held the position of Kalön Tripa[13].
  • Gyalo Thondup was educated at National Chengchi University[14].
  • Gyalo Thondup is recorded as male[15].
  • Gyalo Thondup's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gyalo Thondup's family is recorded as family of the 14th Dalai Lama[17].
  • Gyalo Thondup's Commons category is recorded as Gyalo Dhondup[18].
  • Gyalo Thondup's work location is recorded as Tibet[19].
  • Gyalo Thondup's work location is recorded as Tibet Autonomous Region[20].
  • Gyalo Thondup's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Gyalo Thondup's sibling is recorded as Jetsun Pema[22].
  • Gyalo Thondup's sibling is recorded as Tsering Dolma[23].
  • Gyalo Thondup's sibling is recorded as Tubten Jigme Norbu[24].
  • Gyalo Thondup's sibling is recorded as Tenzin Gyatso[25].
  • Gyalo Thondup's sibling is recorded as Lobsang Samten[26].
  • Gyalo Thondup's sibling is recorded as Ngari Rinpoché[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Taktser[2], Gyalo Thondup… he was born on November 5, 1928[3]. His father was Choekyong Tsering[9]. His mother was Diki Tsering[10].

Education

Gyalo Thondup's education included a stint at National Chengchi University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Gyalo Thondup held the position of Kalön Tripa[13].

Personal Life

Gyalo Thondup was married to Zhu Dan[11]. A child of him was Khedroob Thondup[12].

Death and Burial

Gyalo Thondup died on February 8, 2025[5]. He passed away in Kalimpong[4].

Why It Matters

Gyalo Thondup ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gyalo Thondup born?

Gyalo Thondup's place of birth was Taktser[2].

Where did Gyalo Thondup die?

Gyalo Thondup passed away in Kalimpong[4].

Who were Gyalo Thondup's parents?

Gyalo Thondup's father was Choekyong Tsering[9]. Gyalo Thondup's mother was Diki Tsering[10].

Who was Gyalo Thondup married to?

Gyalo Thondup's spouses include Zhu Dan[11].

What did Gyalo Thondup do for work?

Gyalo Thondup worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Gyalo Thondup go to school?

Gyalo Thondup was educated at National Chengchi University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → National Chengchi University
    Occupation → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → politician, diplomat
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