Bogd Gegeen Khan
Bogd Gegeen Khan (flourished 1911β24, Urga [Ulaanbaatar]) was the "Living Buddha" of the Yellow Hat (Dge-lugs-pa) sect. In 1911 he proclaimed Mongolia independent of China, though true independence was not achieved until 1921. He remained head of state until 1924.
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Bogd Gegeen Khan
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30 April 2024
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November 14, 2026