Choekyi Gyaltsen, 10th Panchen La
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About
A spiritual leader and the 10th Panchen Lama, the most holy person after the Dalai Lama in Tibet.
Before Fame
He was up for selection as the 10th Panchen Lama when he was very young, though the exact age was unknown.
Trivia
His death sparked many conspiracy theories. Some recalled that he himself once said he saw his own death after his last meeting with his wife.
Family Life
He was born to Sonam Drolma and Gonpo Tseten in Qinghai.
Associated With
He was fervent in his support of the Chinese government after the Dalai Lama went into exile in India.
