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Encyclopedia > Jigme Wangchuk

Jigme Wangchuck
2nd King of Bhutan
Reign 21 August 192630 March 1952
Born 1905
Died 30 March 1952
Predecessor Ugyen Wangchuk
Successor Jigme Dorji Wangchuk
Royal House Wangchuck Dynasty
Father Jigme Wangchuck

Jigme Wangchuk (1905March 30, 1952) was the second king of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death. Jigme Singye Wangchuck, (or in a pronunciation-based Romanization Jimi Singgê Wangchu) is the King of Bhutan. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Ugyen Wangchuk (1861–1926) was king of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926. ... Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1929-July 21, 1972) was king of Bhutan. ... Jigme Wangchuck (1902-March 30, 1952) was king of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ...


He was the eldest son of King Ugyen Wangchuk and was educated in English, Hindi and Bhuddist literature. Ugyen Wangchuk (1861–1926) was king of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926. ...


Under his reign, Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the outside world, maintaining only limited relations with the United Kingdom, that colonial power in India responsible for foreign affairs. This responsibility was transferred to India in 1949, shortly after India gained independence. He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1929-July 21, 1972) was king of Bhutan. ...


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Preceded by
Ugyen Wangchuk
Dragon King of Bhutan
1926-1952
Succeeded by
Jigme Dorji Wangchuk

  Results from FactBites:
 
Jigme Singye Wangchuck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (337 words)
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, (or in a pronunciation-based Romanization Jimi Singgê 'Wangchu) is the King of Bhutan.
He was born November 11, 1955 and succeeded to the throne at the age of 17, in 1972, after the death of his father, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
He was formally crowned on June 2, 1974 in a coronation noted for inviting foreign dignitaries, thus signalling the end of the long isolation of the country.
Jigme Wangchuk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (95 words)
Jigme Wangchuk (1902/1906 – March 30, 1952) was king of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death.
Under his reign, Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the United Kingdom, then the colonial power in India responsible for foreign affairs.
He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
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