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.
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Gyalo Thondup was a businessman and political envoy closely connected to the Dalai Lama.
Gyalo Thondup obituary | Tibet
United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
Gyalo Thondup was a towering spiritual figure among Tibetans and the elder brother of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Dalai's brother, champion of the Tibet cause, and thukpa | India News
India· 2025-02-11
Gyalo Thondup led the Tibetan government in exile as president of the Kashag and served as a personal envoy of the Dalai Lama.
Dalai Lama deplânge moartea fratelui său mai mare. „Era foarte dedicat şi curajos"
Romania· 2025-02-10
Gyalo Thondup was a key figure in Tibet's fight for freedom and dedicated his life to the Tibetan cause.
Dalai Lama's brother, a key figure in Tibet's fight for freedom, dies in Kalimpong | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-09
Gyalo Thondup was a political operator in Tibet and the eldest brother of the Dalai Lama.
Gyalo Thondup, Political Operator and Brother of the Dalai Lama, Dies at 97
United States· 2025-02-09
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.
Morto a 97 anni Gyalo Thondup, fratello del Dalai Lama
Italy· 2025-02-09