Songtsän Gampo
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Summary
Songtsän Gampo was born on January 1, 604[1], in Lhasa[2]. He died on 650[3] in Tibet[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], and Tertön[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,709 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 617[9]
- Father: Namri Songtsen[10]
- Mother: Q107412076[11]
- Spouse: Bhrikuti[12], Princess Wencheng[13], Q107432520[14]
- Child: Gungsrong Gungtsen[15]
- Position held: Emperor of Tibet[16]
- Religion or worldview: Bon[17], Rimé movement[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Songtsen Gampo[20]
- Said to be the same as: Q25672975[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Tibetan[22]
- Sibling: Tengri Khan[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
Songtsän Gampo has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Songtsän Gampo born?
Songtsän Gampo was born in Lhasa[2].
Where did Songtsän Gampo die?
Songtsän Gampo passed away in Tibet[4].
Who were Songtsän Gampo's parents?
Songtsän Gampo's father was Namri Songtsen[10]. Songtsän Gampo's mother was Q107412076[11].
Who was Songtsän Gampo married to?
Songtsän Gampo's spouses include Bhrikuti[12], Princess Wencheng[13], and Q107432520[14].
What did Songtsän Gampo do for work?
Songtsän Gampo worked as a politician[5], writer[6], and Tertön[7].