Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
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| 3rd King of Bhutan | |
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| King of Bhutan | |
| Reign | 30 March 1952 – 21 July 1972 |
| Coronation | 27 October 1952 |
| Predecessor | Jigme Wangchuck |
| Successor | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
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2 May 1929 Thruepang Palace, Trongsa |
| Died | 21 July 1972 (aged 43) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Burial | Cremated at Kurjey Lhakhang |
| Spouse | Ashi Kesang Choden |
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Sonam Choden Wangchuck Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck Jigme Singye Wangchuck Pema Lhaden Wangchuck Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck |
| House | Wangchuck |
| Father | Jigme Wangchuck |
| Mother | Phuntsho Choden |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Kings of the House of Wangchuck | |
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Ugyen Reign:1907-1926 |
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Jigme Reign:1926-1952 |
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Jigme Dorji Reign:1952-1972 |
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Jigme Singye Reign:1972-2006 |
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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Reign:2006-Incumbent |
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (Wylie: 'jigs med rdo rje dbang phyug; 2 May 1929 – 21 July 1972) was the Third Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan.
He began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization, and took the first steps toward democratization.
His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was born in 1929 in Thruepang Palace in Tongsa (also spelled Trongsa. At a young age, he was apprenticed in etiquette and leadership at the royal court of his father the King. His Majesty was educated in a British manner in Kalimpong and went on study tours and stay to many foreign countries such as Scotland and Switzerland from where he drew inspiration to develop Bhutan with suitable adaptations. In 1943, he was appointed Tongsa Dronyer and then elevated as Paro Penlop in 1950, upon the death of Paro Penlop, Tshering Penjor (1902–1949). His Majesty married Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck (born 1930), the daughter of Gongzim (Lord Chamberlain) Sonam Tobgay (1896–1953), in 1951. The royal wedding was held in Paro Garden Palace. The following year, His Majesty became the King after his father died in Kuenga Rabten Palace. Coronation was held in Punakha dzong on 27 October 1952.
During his 20-year reign that ended in June 1972, the fundamental reorientation of Bhutanese society began. His Majesty not only achieved the reorganisation of society and government, but also consolidated in an impressive way Bhutan's sovereignty and security. He mobilised resources from the international donors as aid. His Majesty's strategy was to broaden the source of aid by developing relationships with other countries. Bhutan joined the Colombo Plan in 1962 to obtain international aid. However, India became the main source of financial and technical assistance. He was a deft and farsighted planner in the sense that he modernised Bhutan without destabilizing its culture and tradition. His Majesty brought modern techniques and methods to preserve and promote culture of Bhutan, yet at the same time, he introduced Western science and technology. He was a forerunner among environmentalists in this part of the world. The Manas Sanctuary established in 1966 was one of the first in the region.
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