HRH Jijme Dorji Wangchuck ( King of) Bhutan[1]
1928 - 1972 (44 years)
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Name Jijme Dorji Wangchuck ( King of) Bhutan Prefix HRH Birth 1928 Gender Male Death 21 Jul 1972 Person ID I178039 My Genealogy Last Modified 31 Oct 2021
Father HRH Jijme Wangchuck (King of) Bhutan, b. 1905 d. 1952 (Age 47 years) Mother HRH Ashi Phuntsho Chhoedon (Queen of) Bhutan Family ID F71835 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family HRH Ashi Kelzang Chhoedon Wangchuck (Queen of) Bhutan Children Family ID F71836 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 24 Jan 2013
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Notes - "King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ( 1952-1972) was born in 1928. He learnedEnglish and Hindi languages at early childhood. He ascended to throne asthe third king in 1952. During his 20 years reign, Bhutan emerged as amodern nation. Bhutan achieved all-round development during his reign. Hewas a far-sighted monarch. He introduced land reforms putting alandholding ceiling of 30 acres. He distributed lands to land-lesscitizens. He put a ban on slavery and serfdom. He established a Highcourt and reorganized the judicial system. In 1953, he established theTshogdu or National assembly - Bhutan?s first unicameral Parliament. Heestablished the Royal Advisory Council in 1963. During his reign Bhutan?sfirst planned economic development plan was drafted. In 1961, a five yeareconomic development pan was launched for the years 1961-1966. Bhutan isstill following this five-year economic development plan. He createdBhutan?s first Council of Ministers in 1968. In 1963, Bhutan joined theColombo Plan. During his 20 years reign, 1770 Km of roads wereconstructed, the number of schools rose to 102 and 6 hospitals wereestablished. In 1971, he set up a Planning Commission. Bhutan wasadmitted to the United Nations in 1971. He died on 21 July, 1972. He wasthe main architect of modern Bhutan he was married to Queen Ashi KelzangChhoedon wangchuck."
From Monarchy/Royal Family Royal of Bhutan athttp://www.bhutannewsonline.com/monarchy.html
- "King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ( 1952-1972) was born in 1928. He learnedEnglish and Hindi languages at early childhood. He ascended to throne asthe third king in 1952. During his 20 years reign, Bhutan emerged as amodern nation. Bhutan achieved all-round development during his reign. Hewas a far-sighted monarch. He introduced land reforms putting alandholding ceiling of 30 acres. He distributed lands to land-lesscitizens. He put a ban on slavery and serfdom. He established a Highcourt and reorganized the judicial system. In 1953, he established theTshogdu or National assembly - Bhutan?s first unicameral Parliament. Heestablished the Royal Advisory Council in 1963. During his reign Bhutan?sfirst planned economic development plan was drafted. In 1961, a five yeareconomic development pan was launched for the years 1961-1966. Bhutan isstill following this five-year economic development plan. He createdBhutan?s first Council of Ministers in 1968. In 1963, Bhutan joined theColombo Plan. During his 20 years reign, 1770 Km of roads wereconstructed, the number of schools rose to 102 and 6 hospitals wereestablished. In 1971, he set up a Planning Commission. Bhutan wasadmitted to the United Nations in 1971. He died on 21 July, 1972. He wasthe main architect of modern Bhutan he was married to Queen Ashi KelzangChhoedon wangchuck."
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Sources - [S3540] Hamish Maclaren.
- [S3540] Hamish Maclaren.