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Birth
The Dalai Lama was born Lhamo Thondup on July 6, 1935 in Taktser, China. -
Sobereign of Tibet.
He was proclaimed sobereign of Tibet. -
Chinese invasion.
During the Chinese invasion ( October 1950 ) had to conclude the agreement with China Beijing , which guaranteed the independence of their country. -
Government.
He was declared head of government in exile -
Dalai Lama refugied in China
The subsequent occupation by China forced the Dalai Lama to flee to the North of India , where it still continues despite the offers made by the Chinese Government ( 1984 ) to move back to Tibet. -
Osel Hita Torres.
In 1987, a Spanish boy two years old, Osel Hita Torres , born in Bubión ( Granada ) , was recognized by the Dalai Lama as his successor. -
Nobel Peace Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. -
Gold Medal
The United States Congress awarded the Gold Medal , which caused the protest of the Government of China -
Semi-retirement
In December 2008, the Dalai Lama announced his semi-retirement after having gallstone surgery. -
Live in Dharamsala.
Currently lives in exile in Dharamsala , northern India