# 14th Dalai Lama

The 14th Dalai Lama and the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Born a peasant child recognized at age 2 as the reincarnation of his predecessor, he has led the Tibetan government in exile from Dharamsala, India since the 1959 Chinese crackdown. Nobel Peace Prize 1989 for his nonviolent campaign to free Tibet. One of the world's most visited and beloved spiritual figures.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** July 6, 1935
- **Birthplace:** Taktser, China
- **Nationality:** Tibetan
- **Occupation:** Buddhist Spiritual Leader
- **Category:** Power & Politics
- **Also Known As:** Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness, Ocean of Wisdom

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