King Jigme Singye Wangchuck

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bhutanese_royal_family
gptkbp:birth_date November 11, 1955
gptkbp:birth_place Thimphu, Bhutan
gptkbp:children gptkb:Prince_Jigme_Namgyel_Wangchuck
gptkb:Princess_Ugyen_Wangchuck
Princess Ashi Euphelma Choden Wangchuck
Prince Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck
gptkbp:education National Defense Academy, India
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wangchuck
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
gptkbp:image King_ Jigme_ Singye_ Wangchuck.jpg
gptkbp:known_for Democratic reforms in Bhutan
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Bhutanese
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Druk_Phuensum_Tshogpa
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Jigme_Dorji_Wangchuck
gptkbp:reign_end December 14, 2006
gptkbp:reign_start July 24, 1972
gptkbp:religion gptkb:temple
gptkbp:significant_event Advocacy for women's rights
Promotion of arts and culture
Advocacy for sustainable development
Promotion of education reforms
Promotion of social justice initiatives
Support for youth empowerment programs
Support for community development projects
Support for infrastructure development
Support for agricultural development
Promotion of ethical business practices
Support for environmental conservation
Promotion of digital literacy
Promotion of international cooperation
Promotion of health care reforms
Promotion of cultural exchange programs
Promotion of renewable energy initiatives
Support for rural development initiatives
Visit to the United Nations
Promotion of sports and recreation
Support for cultural preservation
Support for the arts and crafts industry
Promotion of ethical governance
Promotion of traditional medicine
Support for disaster management initiatives
Promotion of peace and stability in the region
Transition to constitutional monarchy
Support for the empowerment of marginalized communities
Promotion of Gross National Happiness
Establishment of the National Assembly of Bhutan
Support for the development of the education sector
Establishment of the Royal University of Bhutan
First democratic elections in Bhutan
Promotion of tourism in Bhutan
Support for the development of the private sector
Support for the development of the tourism sector
Support for the film industry in Bhutan
Support for the preservation of biodiversity
Visit to India for diplomatic relations
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Queen_Jetsun_Pema
gptkbp:successor gptkb:King_Jigme_Khesar_Namgyel_Wangchuck
gptkbp:title gptkb:Fourth_Druk_Gyalpo
gptkbp:title_holder Doctor of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh