Jigme Singye Wangchuck
| 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 |
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]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Jigme Singye Wangchuk | king of Bhutan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-03-22.