Jigme Singye Wangchuck
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 | |
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| 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 |
Jigme Singye Wangchuck Media
Name of Jigme Singye Wangchuck rendered as an SVG
Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 2007 with Ellen Sauerbrey.
Picture of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck at Paro International Airport
BHT Royal Order of Bhutan Ribbon
Ribbon of the Order of Great victory of the Thunder Dragon (Druk Wangyel) of Bhutan
Ribbon of the Order of "Druk Ugyel" (Bhutan)
King Jigme Khesar Investiture Medal 2008
Ribbon bar: Order of the Chrysanthemum (Japan).
Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (Nepal) - ribbon
Order of Mubarak the Great (Kuwait) - ribbon bar
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References
- ↑ "Jigme Singye Wangchuk | king of Bhutan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-03-22.