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 Wangchuck, Jigme Singye Summary
308 words, approx. 1 pages (b. 1955), King of Bhutan. Fourth of the Wangchuck dynasty founded by Ugyen Wangchuck in 1907, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was born in Dechenchholing Palace, Thimphu (the capital of Bhutan), on 11 November 1955 and was educated in Bhutan and in... summary from source:
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born November 11, 1955) was the fourth Dragon King (Druk Gyalpo) of Bhutan from 1972-2006. He acceded to the throne at the age of 16, in 1972, after the sudden death of his father, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. When he was formally... 
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 AP News Bhutan's king hands over reins to son
12/16/2006: 291 words, approx. 1 pagesThe king of Bhutan surprised his nation by handing over the reins of power to his son more than a year ahead of schedule, officials said Saturday.King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 51, signed a royal decree giving charge of the kingdom to Crown Prince Jigme Khesar... summary from source:
AP News Bhutan practices for first elections
4/21/2007: 513 words, approx. 2 pagesThousands of Bhutanese practiced for democracy in mock elections Saturday, lining up neatly at polling stations in the latest step toward shedding nearly 100 years of absolute monarchy in the secluded Himalayan country.Bhutan's 26-year-old king drove for two days across rugged mountains to encourage people... summary from source:
AP News Bhutan king to hand over reins to son
12/16/2006: 605 words, approx. 2 pagesBhutan's king abdicated Saturday and announced plans to hand power to his Western-educated son, who is expected to usher in a parliamentary democracy for the isolated Himalayan kingdom in coming years.King Jigme Singye Wangchuck said a year ago he would abdicate in favor of 26-year-old...
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