The record
Jigme Wangchuck was a King of Bhutan. Born in 1906 in Punakha, Wangchuck died on 30 March 1952 in Punakha.
Positions held include King of Bhutan (1926–1952). Honours include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
With a Wikipedia article in 36 languages, Jigme Wangchuck is No. 33,910 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1906, Punakha
- Died
- 30 March 1952, Punakha
- Country
- Bhutan
- Known as
- Politician
- Field
- Royalty
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 36
Did you know
20
Was 20 when first king of Bhutan (1926).
46
Lived to 46.
2
Two people in the Index born in Punakha, with Sangay Ngedup.
36
Has a Wikipedia article in 36 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1926–1952King of Bhutan
Connections
Jigme Wangchuck
- FatherUgyen Wangchuck
- MotherTsundue Pema Lhamo
- SpousePhuntsho Choden
- SpousePema Dechen
- ChildJigme Dorji Wangchuck
- ChildNamgyel Wangchuck
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire
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- Wikidata Q318177 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)