Jigme Singye Wangchuck
King of Bhutan from 1972–2006
Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the former king of Bhutan. He abdicated his throne in favour of his son, His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in 2006.[1]
| Jigme Singye Wangchuck | |
|---|---|
| King Father of Bhutan | |
 | |
| Reign | 1972 - 2006 |
| Predecessor | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
| Successor | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Born | 11 November 1955 Dechencholing Palace, Thimphu |
| Spouse | Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck(m. 1979) · Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck(m. 1979) · Tshering Pem Wangchuck(m. 1979) · Sangay Choden Wangchuck(m. 1979) |
| Issue | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| House | Wangchuck |
| Father | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
| Mother | Kesang Choden Wangchuck |
References
change- ↑ "Jigme Singye Wangchuk | king of Bhutan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-03-22.