Sonam Topgyal (1940 – 30 December 2012) was Prime Minister (officially Kalön Tripa) of the Central Tibetan Administration (Tibetan government-in-exile). He held the position from 1996 to 2001.[1][2]

Sonam Topgyal
Sonam Topgyal
Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration
In office
1996–2001
MonarchTenzin Gyatso
Preceded byTenzin Tethong
Succeeded byLobsang Tenzin
Personal details
Born1940
Dagyab, Kham, Tibet
Died30 December 2012(2012-12-30) (aged 71–72)
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

References

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  1. ^ "Tibet's former prime minister, Sonam Topgyal, dies in Dharamshala". The Tibet Post. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  2. ^ "CTA Condoles the Passing Away of Kalon Trisur Sonam Topgyal". Tibet.net. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration
1996-2001
Succeeded by