Jigme Wangchuk

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Jigme Wangchuck
2nd King of Bhutan
Reign 21 August 192630 March 1952
Born 1905
Died 30 March 1952
Predecessor Ugyen Wangchuk
Successor Jigme Dorji Wangchuk
Royal House Wangchuck Dynasty
Father Jigme Wangchuck

Jigme Wangchuk (1905March 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