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Jigme Singye Wangchuck

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Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Keeng-Faither o Bhutan
Ring24 Julie 1972 – 9 December 2006
Coronation2 Juin 1974
PredecessorJigme Dorji Wangchuck
SuccessorJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Born (1955-11-11) 11 November 1955 (age 68)
Dechenchholing Palace,
Thimphu, Bhutan
SpouseDorji Wangmo
Tshering Pem
Tshering Yangdon
Sangay Choden
IssueChimi 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
HooseWangchuck
FaitherJigme Dorji Wangchuck
MitherKesang Choden

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.