Jigme Wangchuk
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| Jigme Wangchuck | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2nd King of Bhutan | ||
| Reign | 21 August 1926–30 March 1952 | |
| Born | 1905 | |
| Died | 30 March 1952 | |
| Predecessor | Ugyen Wangchuk | |
| Successor | Jigme Dorji Wangchuk | |
| Royal House | Wangchuck Dynasty | |
| Father | Jigme Wangchuck | |
Jigme Wangchuk (1905 – March 30, 1952) was the second king of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death.
He was the eldest son of King Ugyen Wangchuk and was educated in English, Hindi and Bhuddist literature.
Under his reign, Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the outside world, maintaining only limited relations with the United Kingdom, that colonial power in India responsible for foreign affairs. This responsibility was transferred to India in 1949, shortly after India gained independence. He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
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| Preceded by Ugyen Wangchuk |
Dragon King of Bhutan 1926-1952 |
Succeeded by Jigme Dorji Wangchuk |
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