Tsewang Lhamo
Queen of Derge
About Tsewang Lhamo
Lived 1750 – 1812 (aged 61–62). Tsewang Lhamo was a regent.
Tsewang Lhamo (, died 1812) was the Queen of the Kingdom of Derge. During her reign, she fostered the development of printing and publishing. Her life was documented by Getse Mahapandita, who served as her chaplain.
After the death of her husband Sawang Zangpo in 1790, Tsewang Lhamo became regent for her son; nevertheless, she soon exceeded the role of a regent and many contemporaneous sources portray her as a monarch in her own right.
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Who was Tsewang Lhamo?
Queen of Derge
When was Tsewang Lhamo born?
Tsewang Lhamo was born in 1750.
When did Tsewang Lhamo die?
Tsewang Lhamo died in 1812.
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Tsewang Lhamo was a regent.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tsewang Lhamo. https://biography.guide/tsewang-lhamo/
MLA: "Tsewang Lhamo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tsewang-lhamo/.
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