Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the current King of Bhutan, reigning since 9 December 2006. A member of the Wangchuck dynasty, he is the eldest son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and his third wife, Queen Tshering Yangdon. He received his early education in Bhutan before studying abroad in the United States and the United Kingdom, ultimately graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in politics.
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- Born in
- Kathmandu
- Educated at
- University of OxfordMagdalen CollegeWheaton CollegePhillips AcademyCushing Academy
- Awards
- 🏆 doctor honoris causa of Keiō University🏆 honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta
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1980
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