Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 11 November 1955) wis the King o Bhutan (Druk Gyalpo) frae 1972 till his abdication in favour o his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in 2006.
Jigme Singye Wangchuck | |
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Keeng-Faither o Bhutan | |
Ring | 24 Julie 1972 – 9 December 2006 |
Coronation | 2 Juin 1974 |
Predecessor | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
Successor | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Born | Dechenchholing Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan | 11 November 1955
Spouse | Dorji Wangmo Tshering Pem Tshering Yangdon Sangay Choden |
Issue | Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Sonam Dechan Wangchuck Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck Kesang Choden Wangchuck Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck Khamsum Singye Wangchuck Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Euphelma Choden Wangchuck Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck |
Hoose | Wangchuck |
Faither | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
Mither | Kesang Choden |