Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

King of Bhutan (1929-1972)
Person human Q298020
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Summary

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is a human[1]. He was born in Thimphu[2]. He was born on May 2, 1929[3]. He passed away in Nairobi[4]. He died on July 21, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,016 views/month, #6,851 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's place of birth was Thimphu[2].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck passed away in Nairobi[4].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was born on May 2, 1929[3].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was born on January 1, 1928[8].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck died on July 21, 1972[5].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck died on January 1, 1972[9].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's father was Jigme Wangchuck[10].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's mother was Phuntsho Choden[11].
  • Among Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's spouses was Kesang Choden Wangchuk[12].
  • A child of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was Jigme Singye Wangchuck[13].
  • A child of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck[14].
  • A child of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was Sonam Choden Wangchuck[15].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck held citizenship in Bhutan[16].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's professions included politician[6].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck held the position of King of Bhutan[17].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[18].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's religion is recorded as Buddhism[19].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is recorded as male[20].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's family is recorded as House of Wangchuck[22].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's Commons category is recorded as Jigme Dorji Wangchuck[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's given name is recorded as Jigme[25].
  • Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thimphu[2], Jigme Dorji Wangchuck… Recorded date of birth include May 2, 1929[3] and January 1, 1928[8]. His father was Jigme Wangchuck[10]. His mother was Phuntsho Choden[11].

Career and Affiliations

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of King of Bhutan[17].

Recognition

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[18].

Personal Life

Among Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's spouses was Kesang Choden Wangchuk[12]. Children include Jigme Singye Wangchuck[13], a sovereign[27], b. 1955[28], of Bhutan[29], awarded the Champions of the Earth[30]; Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck[14], a civil servant[31], b. 1954[32], of Bhutan[33]; and Sonam Choden Wangchuck[15], a civil servant[34], b. 1953[35], of Bhutan[36]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 21, 1972[5] and January 1, 1972[9]. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck passed away in Nairobi[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].

Why It Matters

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,016 views/month, #6,851 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jigme Dorji Wangchuck born?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was born in Thimphu[2].

Where did Jigme Dorji Wangchuck die?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck died in Nairobi[4].

Who were Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's parents?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's father was Jigme Wangchuck[10]. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's mother was Phuntsho Choden[11].

Who was Jigme Dorji Wangchuck married to?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's spouses include Kesang Choden Wangchuk[12].

What did Jigme Dorji Wangchuck do for work?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck worked as politician[6].

What awards did Jigme Dorji Wangchuck receive?

Honors received include Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . britishmuseum.org. britishmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . britishmuseum.org. britishmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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