Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

May 2, 1929 – July 21, 1972

King of Bhutan from 1952 to 1972 who began the modernisation of the country, ended serfdom and set up a national assembly.

Offices held

Oct 27, 1952 – Jul 21, 1972
Preceded by
Jigme Wangchuck
Succeeded by
Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Family

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