Jigme Wangchuck

King of Bhutan (1906-1952)
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Jigme Wangchuck
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20 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[17]
Date of birth
1906, 1905[2][6]
Date of death
March 30, 1952
Place of birth
Punakha
Place of death
Punakha
Country of citizenship
Bhutan[13]
Occupation
politician
Position held
King of Bhutan (1926–1952)[14]
Religion or worldview
Buddhism[16]
Award received
Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[15]
Citizenship
Bhutan
Different from
Jigme Wangchuk
Given name
Jigme
🏷️ Also known as
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310717143
Library of Congress authority ID
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Numista ruling authority ID
4006
Prabook ID
2209834
WikiTree person ID
དབང་ཕྱུག-3

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Summary

Jigme Wangchuck's place of birth was Punakha[1]. He was born in 1906[2]. He passed away in Punakha[3]. He died on March 30, 1952[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

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Personal Life

Spouses include Phuntsho Choden[9], 1911–2003[20], of Bhutan[21] and Pema Dechen[10], 1918–1991[22], of Bhutan[23]. Children include Jigme Dorji Wangchuck[11], a politician[24], 1929–1972[25], of Bhutan[26], awarded the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[27] and Namgyel Wangchuck[12], a prince[28], b. 1943[29], of Bhutan[30].

FAQs

Where was Jigme Wangchuck born?

Jigme Wangchuck's place of birth was Punakha[1].

Where did Jigme Wangchuck die?

Jigme Wangchuck passed away in Punakha[3].

Who were Jigme Wangchuck's parents?

Jigme Wangchuck's father was Ugyen Wangchuck[7]. Jigme Wangchuck's mother was Tsundue Pema Lhamo[8].

Who was Jigme Wangchuck married to?

Jigme Wangchuck's spouses include Phuntsho Choden[9] and Pema Dechen[10].

What did Jigme Wangchuck do for work?

Jigme Wangchuck worked as politician[5].

What awards did Jigme Wangchuck receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[15].

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  19. [4] ↑ . asia360news.com. asia360news.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  10. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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