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2 May 1928 - 21 July 1972
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.
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14 December 1919 - 6 April 1964
Son of Sonham Tobgye Dorji. Became 1st offical Prime Minister of Bhutan (and first to hold the title, Lyonchen). Brother-in-law of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Was assassinated in April 1964
1928, at the age of nine, was appointed the Trungpa (Administrator) of Haa Dzongkhag
1953, he succeeded his father Raja Tobgay, after his death, as Bhutan Agent to Kalimpong.[6] He became the first man to hold the title Prime Minister of Bhutan (Lyonchen).