Bogd Gegeen Khan

flourished 1911–24, Urga [Ulaanbaatar]

"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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▪ Mongolian head of state

flourished 1911–24, Urga [Ulaanbaatar]

      “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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