Jigme Singye Wangchuck
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| Jigme Singye Wangchuck | |
|---|---|
| King Father of Bhutan | |
 | |
| 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 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 Media
Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 2007 with Ellen Sauerbrey.
Picture of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck at Paro International Airport
Ribbon bar: Order of the Chrysanthemum (Japan).
Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (Nepal) - ribbon
KUW Order of Mubarak the Great ribbon
Wisam al-Khalifa 1st class
Order of the Seraphim - Ribbon bar
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References
- ↑ Jigme Singye Wangchuk | king of Bhutan (in en). Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-03-22.