Gyalo Thondup
Gyalo Thondup was the elder brother of the Dalai Lama and a prominent political figure for Tibetans in exile. He was born in Tibet and moved to India in 1952, where he became instrumental in establishing connections with Indian and American governments to garner support for the Tibetan cause. Thondup served as the president of the Tibetan government in exile and was recognized for his efforts in fostering international awareness and assistance for Tibet. He passed away at the age of 97 in Kalimpong, India.
Born on Jan 01, 1928 (97 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Gyalo Thondup was a businessman and political envoy closely connected to the Dalai Lama.
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India:
Gyalo Thondup was a towering spiritual figure among Tibetans and the elder brother of the 14th Dalai Lama.
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Romania:
Gyalo Thondup led the Tibetan government in exile as president of the Kashag and served as a personal envoy of the Dalai Lama.
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India:
Gyalo Thondup was a key figure in Tibet's fight for freedom and dedicated his life to the Tibetan cause.
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United States:
Gyalo Thondup was a political operator in Tibet and the eldest brother of the Dalai Lama.
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Italy:
Gyalo Thondup, the elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former president of the Tibetan government in exile in India, has passed away at the age of 97.
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