Akong Rinpoche
(1940-2013)
Spiritual master in Kagyu school, who brought tibetan buddhism in Europe (1940-2013) – Akong Rinpoche was born in Riwoche County (County in Tibet, People's Republic of China) on April 4th, 1940 and died in Chengdu (Capital of Sichuan Province, China) on October 8th, 2013 at the age of 73. Today Akong Rinpoche would be 84 years old.
Age
how old was Akong Rinpoche when he died?
73
Akong Rinpoche died in 2013 at the age of 73.
Biographical data
| Birthday | April 4th, 1940 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Riwoche County County in Tibet, People's Republic of China |
| Death Date | October 8th, 2013 (Tuesday) |
| Death place | Chengdu Capital of Sichuan Province, China |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aries (The Ram) ♈ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon 龍 |
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Akong Rinpoche
Birthday
When was Akong Rinpoche born?
Akong Rinpoche was born on April 4th, 1940.
Death
When did Akong Rinpoche die?
Akong Rinpoche died on October 8th, 2013 at the age of 73 in Chengdu (Capital of Sichuan Province, China). Today Akong Rinpoche would be 84 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Akong Rinpoche born?
Riwoche County (County in Tibet, People's Republic of China).
Death place
Where did Akong Rinpoche die?
Chengdu (Capital of Sichuan Province, China).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Akong Rinpoche?
Akong Rinpoche was born in the zodiac sign Aries (The Ram).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Akong Rinpoche have?
Akong Rinpoche was born in 1940 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dragon.
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