Jigme Singye Wangchuck
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1955 –
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Who is Jigme Singye Wangchuck?
Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the former King of Bhutan. He was the fourth Dragon King of Bhutan from 1972 until his abdication in favour of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in 2006. He is credited with many modern reforms in the country.
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- Born
- Nov 11, 1955
Thimphu - Parents
- Spouses
- Sangay Choden Wangchuck
(1979 - ) - Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck
(1979 - ) - Tshering Pem Wangchuck
(1979 - ) - Tshering Yangdon
(1979 - )
- Sangay Choden Wangchuck
- Children
- Religion
- Buddhism
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on July 23, 2013
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