| Jigme Wangchuck | |
|---|---|
| 2nd King of Bhutan | |
| Reign | 21 August, 1926–30 March, 1952 |
| Coronation | March 16 1927 |
| Born | 1905 |
| Died | 30 March 1952 |
| Predecessor | Ugyen Wangchuk |
| Successor | Jigme Dorji Wangchuk |
| Consort | 1st consort-Phuentsho Choedon 2nd consort-Pema Dechen |
| Royal House | Wangchuck Dynasty |
| Father | Jigme Wangchuck |
Sir Jigme Wangchuk KCIE (1905 – March 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 Buddhist 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 |
