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	Blue Poppy Tours and Treks
		Modern Bhutan is ruled by a hereditary monarchy established in 1907 with the birth of the Wangchuk Dynasty.
		The third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, is fondly remembered as the Father of Modern Bhutan: he initiated planned development for the country, introduced dramatic changes and enhanced the Kingdom’s global role, making the country a member of the United Nations.
		In 1972, Jigme Singye Wangchuk became the fourth king of Bhutan and the youngest monarch in the world.
	www.bluepoppybhutan.com /history.htm (565 words)

	Monarchy and Royal family of Bhutan: Bhutannewsonline.com
		King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1952-1972) was born in 1928.
		HRH Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck is the Crown Prince.
		HRH Prince Dasho Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, son of Ashi Tshering Yangdön Wangchuck.
	www.bhutannewsonline.com /monarchy.html (1304 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Jigme Singye Wangchuk (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jigme Singye Wangchuk, or in a pronunciation-based Romanization Jimi Singgê 'Wangchu (born November 11, 1955) is the king of Bhutan.
		When he was formally crowned on June 2, 1974 he was the youngest monarch in the world and the coronation was noted for inviting foreign dignitaries, thus signalling the end of the long isolation of the country.
		HRH Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck is the Crown Prince.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Jigme-Singye-Wangchuk (614 words)

	Jigme Wangchuk Information
		Jigme Wangchuk (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 eductaed in English, Hindi and Bhuddist literature.
		He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Jigme_Wangchuk (101 words)

	Bhutan Celebrates 100 years of monarchy - Bhutan Centenary celebrations remembering all kings of Bhutan, Grand festival ...
		Upon succeeding his father, Jigme Wangchuck, on October 27, 1952, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck put an end to feudalism in the country and released all of the remaining serfs.
		King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1952-1972) was born in 1928.
		HRH Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck is the Crown Prince.
	www.bhutanmajestictravel.com /bhutan-100-years-of-monarchy (1389 words)

	Bhutan Backgrounder
		This was preceded by a phase where a modernising (King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the reigning King’s father) had to forge a compromise with the traditionalist components of the royal state and, thus, prevail over narrowing the social base of the state dominated by the Ngalongs.
		In the year 1999, the Royal Government was still pursuing the issue of extraditing Dorji, a prominent dissident, from India.
		Dorji is wanted in Bhutan for sedition, slander against the Royal Government, inciting religious and social disharmony and intimidation.
	www.satp.org /satporgtp/countries/bhutan/backgrounders/index.html (2446 words)

	FOXNews.com - CountryWatch (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This system took Bhutan to the beginning of the 20th century, until the birth of the Wangchuk dynasty and the establishment of the hereditary monarchy in 1907.
		He reigned un It was the third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who gently introduced the process of modernization.
		Known as the "Father of the Modern Bhutan," King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk initiated planned development and thus began the dramatic changes in the quality of life of the people.
	www.countrywatch.com /fox/country.asp?vCOUNTRY=20&topic=PCFHY (392 words)

	BHUTAN
		HM Druk Gyalpo JIGME KHESAR NAMGYAL WANGCHUK (by Tshering Yandon) (qv)
		HRH Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuk (by Sangay Choden), born 1993.
		HRH Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuk (by Tshering Pem), born 1994.
	www.uq.net.au /~zzhsoszy/states/asia/bhutan.html (757 words)

	ipedia.com: Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Upon succeeding his father, Jigme Wangchuk, on October 27, 1952, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck put an end to feudalism in the country and released all of the remaining serfs.
		Jigme Dorji Wangchuck suffered his first heart attack at the age of twenty, and made frequent visits overseas for medical treatment.
		He died in Nairobi, Kenya, where he was receiving medical treatment, in 1972, and was succeeded by his son, Jigme Singye Wangchuk.
	www.ipedia.com /jigme_dorji_wangchuk.html (237 words)

	Jigme Singye Wangchuck Summary
		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 England.
		The crown prince is the king's eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyal (b.
		Those of Nepali origin have attributed his appearance in Time Magazine to the perceived mysticism of Bhutan in the West - The authors of the excerpt on him are criticized as having a one-sided viewpoint and view Bhutan's isolationism as backwards in relation to the rest of Asia.
	www.bookrags.com /Jigme_Singye_Wangchuck (842 words)

	GENERAL POLICY: BHUTAN, PRIVACY POLICY, PHOTOGRAPHS, TEXT
		The present His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was born on November 11, 1955 at Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu.
		On October 31, 1998, His Majesty’s marriage to Ashi Dorji Wangmo, Ashi Tshering Pem, Ashi Tshering Yangdon and Ashi Sangay Choden was solemnized in the sacred Dechog Lhakhang of Punakha Dzong.
		Daughters of Yab Ugyen Dorji and Yum Thujee Zam, the four Queens descended from very old Bhutanese families of distinguished lineage of fifth Shabdrung Sungtruel Chogley Yeshey Ngedrup on the paternal side and sixth Shabdrung Thugtruel Jigme Dorji on the maternal side.
	www.bhutantravelers.com /travel_info/index.php (2657 words)

	Bhutan - MSN Encarta
		He was succeeded by his son Jigme Wangchuck, who reigned from 1926 to 1952.
		The third druk gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, ruled from 1952 to 1972.
		Additionally, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck moved the capital of Bhutan to Thimphu year-round in order to increase efficiency.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761568123_2/Bhutan.html (1142 words)

	worldsurface.com - sustainable tourism for backpackers and independent travellers
		Ugyen Wangchuk became Bhutan's druk gyalpo in 1907 with British approval, and in 1910 the Bhutanese government agreed in a treaty to be guided by Great Britain in external affairs in return for an increased annual subsidy and the promise of noninterference in Bhutan's internal affairs.
		The country's current king, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, became ruler on the death of his father, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, in 1972.
		Jigme Singye Wangchuk has proved to be a capable and energetic leader who has continued the policy of modernization and development while simultaneously trying to preserve Bhutan's rich cultural heritage and natural environment.
	www.worldsurface.com /browse/static.asp?staticpageid=289 (603 words)

	Jigme Singye Wangchuk Encyclopedia Information @ ArtQuilt.com (Art Quilt) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		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 17, in 1972, after the sudden death of his father, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
		Jigme Singye Wangchuk - Learn about Jigme Singye Wangchuk.
	www.artquilt.com /encyclopedia/Jigme_Singye_Wangchuk (761 words)

	bhutan
		In 1907, a large gathering of nobles, officials, and governors agreed to establish a hereditary monarchy in the person of Ugyen Wangchuk, the son of the 51
		Male primogeniture amongst the legitimate descendants of Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Ugyen Wangchuk.
		Of Rainbows and Clouds: The Life of Yab Ugyen Dorji as told to his Daughter, Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk.
	www.4dw.net /royalark/Bhutan/bhutan.htm (402 words)

	Bhutan Tour Places, Paro Valley, Kingdom at Paro, Chomolhari Region, Tour to Bhutan, Bhutan Monestery - Adventure Glory ...
		Phajoding monastery is a 4 hrs hike from the motithang area, tango and Cheri monasteries are also another ¾ hrs hike from the capital or all the way to the top of telegraph hill where thousands of prayer flags obscure the view over Thimphu.
		MEMORIAL CHORTEN: This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of the late third king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
		TASHICHHO DZONG: Tashichho dzong was initially built in the 17th century, was rebuilt in early 1960's by the third king Jigme Dorji wangchuk.
	www.glorynepal.com /bhutan/tour_places.php (2316 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Bengal
		She was born in 1911 at Wangdue Choling in a Tamzhing Choeje family which also known as Myo family.
		At the age of 15, she was enthroned as the queen of the 2nd Druk Gyalpo, king Jigme Wangchuck.
		In 1928, she gave birth to the 3 rd druck Gyalpo who became king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the father of present king Jigme Singye Wangchuk.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1031019/asp/bengal/story_2477054.asp (163 words)

	Nepalnews.com Mercantile Connumications Pvt. Ltd.
		King Jigme Singye, the fourth in line of hereditary Wangchuk dynasty, earlier in 1994 had also announced that he would abdicate his throne in favor of new successor if he did not ably solved the southern Bhutan imbroglio.
		Dorji was killed by army officials at Phuentsholing on charge of trying to weaken the royal power when the then king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (father of the present king) was undergoing medical treatment in Switzerland.
		If Crown Prince happens to ascend to the throne during the life time of his father, he must be congratulated not only because he would be the king but also because he would start his rule as a “constitutional monarchy in a democratic nation” as promised by his father.
	www.nepalnews.com /archive/2005/others/guestcolumn/dec/guest_columns_dec05_16.php (978 words)

	Bhutan. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		In 1864 the British occupied part of S Bhutan, which was formally annexed after a war in 1865; the Treaty of Sinchula provided for an annual subsidy to Bhutan as compensation.
		Bhutan’s third hereditary ruler, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (reigned 1953–72), modernized Bhutanese society by abolishing slavery and the caste system, emancipating women, dividing large estates into small individual plots, and starting a secular educational system.
		In 1969 the absolute monarchy gave way to a democratic monarchy.” In 1972 the crown prince, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, became the fourth hereditary king of Bhutan upon his father’s death; he was crowned in June, 1974.
	www.bartleby.com /65/bh/Bhutan.html (1152 words)

	Bhutan Footprints Travel: Bhutan King
		The 1st King of Bhutan, Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk was crowned at Punakha Dzong on the 17th of December 1907.
		In 1907 Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk founded the monarchy, a historic assembly of the Clergy, the Official Administration and the people unanimously elected Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk as first hereditary King of Bhutan from 1907 -1925.
		In the year 2008, His Majesty will hand over his power to the crown prince HRH Jigme Gaser Namgyal Wangchuk, who will be the 5th hereditary King of Bhutan in the year 2008 coinciding with the celebration of hundred years of Monarchy in Bhutan.
	www.tourbhutantravel.com /bhutan_100_years_monarchy.html (329 words)

	Kings of Bhutan Encyclopedia Information @ ArtQuilt.com (Art Quilt) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jigme Wangchuck (1902/1906–1952) "Second King" reigned 21 August 1926–24 March 1952
		Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1929–1972) "Third King" reigned 24 March 1952–24 July 1972
		Jigme Singye Wangchuck (1955) "Fourth King" reigned 24 July 1972–16 December 2006
	www.artquilt.com /encyclopedia/Kings_of_Bhutan (636 words)

	bhutan + news
		At Paro airport the group was welcomed by Jigme Drukpa and members of the academy with white silk scarfs for each member of the visiting band.
		The town came to a halt when, hours before the show, people started to flock in to the clock tower square area where a 12 by 6 metres stages was erected filled with sound equipment.
		Jigme Drukpa performed his songs in a blend of pop and traditional music, while BLOF played songs of their new album to be released in 2006.
	www.bhutanandpartners.org /news.htm (378 words)

	Bloggledygook: Everybody Wangchuk Tonight.
		King Jigme Singye Wangchuk, who became king in 1972, has opted—by prevalent standards in his kingdom—for a fairly liberal approach through a Constitution that allows the monarch to proclaim emergency on the ‘‘written advice’’ of the Prime Minister.
		King Wangchuk, at least in comparison and possibly in real practice, seem to have established himself as yet another democrat who has felt the winds of changed and welcomed them in to his country.
		In March, Bhutan's King Jigme Singye Wangchuk announced democratic reforms for his tiny country, which is nestled between China and India.
	www.bloggledygook.com /bloggledygook/2005/03/everybody_wangc.html (882 words)

	Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1953, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk established the country's legislature - a 130-member National Assembly - to promote a more democratic form of governance.
		In July 1972, Jigme Singye Wangchuck ascended to the throne at the age of 16 after the death of his father, Dorji Wangchuk.
		In 1998, King Jigme Singye Wangchuk introduced significant political reforms, transferring most of his powers to the Prime Minister and allowing for impeachment of the King by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly.
	www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/bh/Bhutan.htm (4368 words)

	Kulturmagazin Areion Online - Bhutan - Chronik
		Der 17jährige Jigme Singye Wangchuk besteigt nach dem Tod seines Vaters den bhutanesischen Thron.
		König Jigme Singye Wangchuk erläßt ein Gesetz, daß die nach 1958 zugewanderten Nepalesen das Land zu verlassen haben.
		König Jigme Singye Wangchuk stellt aus Angst vor negativen Auswirkungen auf Kultur und Umwelt durch den Fremdenverkehr nach wie vor jährlich nur 4.000 Touristenvisa aus.
	www.areion-online.de /bhutanc.html (1616 words)

	Bhutan Tourism Travel Tours Accommmodation Information Guide (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Also know as ‘fortress of the glorious religion’, it was initially built in 1641 and later rebuilt in its present form by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1965.
		This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan ‘s third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan.
		The picturesque three-storey tower and several surrounding buildings were built in the 18th century by the eighth Desi, Druk Rabgye and Shabdrung Jigme Chhogyel added the golden roof in the 19th century.
	www.spantours.com /eastindia/thimphu.html (685 words)

	HIMAL SOUTHASIAN \| Reintroductory Issue \| July - August 2005
		For a country emerging from prot-ectorate status during colonial times, and struggling to emerge from under the shadow of India in the modern era, what Bhutan had lacked was a constitution that set its polity under the rule of law, rather than the benevolence of its ruler.
		While the current Druk gyalpo, King Jigme Singye Wangchuk, is widely acknowledged as a modernizing force, the lack of codification of the very institution of state has always made Bhutan vulnerable to the vagaries of internal and external evolution.
		The constitution has been drafted at the initiative of King Jigme, who has emphasised that with the country enjoying peace, stability and security, this this was the best time for transition to a democracy.
	www.himalmag.com /2005/july/analysis_4.html (3018 words)

	Geovernment of Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Today, His Majesty, King Jigme Singye Wangchuk is the head of state.
		Established in 1953 by His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, its main functions are to enact laws, approve senior appointments in government and advise on all matters of national importance.
		It meets twice a year and consists of 154 members, composed of 105 elected representatives of the people called chimis with three-year term, 10 representatives of the clergy, also with three-year term, and 39 nominated representatives of the government.
	www.nirvanaexpeditions.com /aboutbhutan/government.htm (462 words)

	history of bhutan,economy, people, culture, tourism, tours, trekking.
		1926 -The second King Jigme wangchuk was enthroned.
		1952 -Reformist monarch Jigme Dorji Wangchuk succeeds to throne.
		Jigme Singye Wangchuck 1972 – The present king.
	www.bhutanvisit.com /data.html (121 words)

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