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Was the second Druk Gyalpo (King) of Bhutan from 26 August 1926 until his death on 30 March 1952.
3rd Druk Gylapo (King) of Bhutan (30 March 1952-21 July 1972)
"Father of modern Bhtuan". He began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization, and took the first step towards democratization.
Only child of Druk Gylapo Jigme Wangchuck and Ashi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck.
Married in 1951 to Ashi Kesang Choden (b.1930). They had five children. He also had a concubine and four additional children.