Jigme Singye Wangchuck
King of Bhutan from 1972–2006
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Bhutan from 1972–2006
Born
November 11, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
sovereign
BhutanBorn in Dechencholing Palace
1955
Born in Dechencholing Palace (1955-11-11)
1972
PositionKing of Bhutan (1972–2006)
2005
AwardChampions of the Earth
2006
AwardJ. Paul Getty Award for Conservation Leadership
2022
AwardBlue Planet Prize
Present
Age ~71
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jigme Singye Wangchuck?+
Jigme Singye Wangchuck is King of Bhutan from 1972–2006. Born in 1955.
When was Jigme Singye Wangchuck born?+
Jigme Singye Wangchuck was born on November 11, 1955.
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fifth and reigning King of Bhutan
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
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Jigme Thinley
Prime Minister of Bhutan
Jigme Wangchuck
King of Bhutan (1906-1952)
Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck
elder son of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema
Jigme Palden Dorji
Prime Minister of Bhutan (1919-1964)
Jigme — November 11, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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