History
There have been five Wangchuck kings of Bhutan, namely:
- Ugyen Wangchuck (b.1861-d.1926) "First King"; reigned 17 December 1907 – 21 August 1926.
- Jigme Wangchuck (b.1902/1906-d.1952) "Second King"; r. 21 August 1926 – 24 March 1952.
- Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (b.1929-d.1972) "Third King"; r. 24 March 1952 – 24 July 1972.
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck (b.1955) "Fourth King"; r. 24 July 1972 – 15 December 2006.
- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (b.1980) "Fifth King"; r. 14 December 2006 – present.
The ascendency of the House of Wangchuck is deeply rooted in the historical politics of Bhutan. Between 1616 and 1907, varying administrative, religious, and regional powers vied for control within Bhutan. During this period, factions were influenced and supported by Tibet and the British Empire. Ultimately, the hereditary Penlop of Trongsa, Ugyen Wangchuck, was elected the first Druk Gyalpo by an assembly of his subjects in 1907, marking the ascendency of the House of Wangchuck.
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