Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
fifth and reigning King of Bhutan
1980 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
fifth and reigning King of Bhutan
Born
February 21, 1980
Age
~46 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch
BhutanBorn in Kathmandu
1980
Born in Kathmandu (1980-02-21)
2006
PositionKing of Bhutan
Present
Age ~46
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck?+
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is fifth and reigning King of Bhutan. Born in 1980.
When was Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck born?+
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was born on February 21, 1980.
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Jigme — February 21, 1980
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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