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The Wangchuk Dynasty

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1907 - 1926 H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Ugyen Wangchuk [O-rgyan dBang-phyung], Maharaja of Bhutan, GCIE (1.1.1921, KCIE 2.1.1905), KCSI (12.12.1911). b. at Byagar, 1862, only surviving son of H.H. Dasho Samdrup Jigme Namgyal, 10^th Trongsa Penlop and 51^st Druk Desi (Deb Raja) of Bhutan, by his wife, Ashi Pema Chokyi, daughter of Dasho Ugyen Puntso Tamshing, Choji of Bumthang, educ. privately. Installed as the 23^rd Paro Penlop 1879, and as the 12^thTrongsa Penlop at the Zimchung Nang of the Trongsa Choekor Rabtentse Dzong 1882. Gongzim 1886-1907. Unanimously elected by the clergy, the State Councillors, the chillahs of all the districts, and the representatives of the people as the first hereditary ruler of Bhutan, 17^th December 1907. Crowned on the same day at the Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong, Punakha. Granted a salute of 15-guns, 27^th December 1903 (made permanent, 3^rdJune 1911). Rcvd: Delhi Durbar Gold Medal (12.12.1911). m. (first) 1882 (div. 1886), Ashi Ludrong Dolma [Dechen Zangmo] (d. 1900), daughter of Kalon Ashang Wangya. m. (second) 1885, his first cousin, Ashi Rinchen Pelmo (d. at Bumthang, 1902), daughter of his maternal uncle, Dasho Pema Tenzin, Byagar Dzongpon, sometime Trongsa Penlop, by his wife, Ashi Lemo, daughter of Kunzang Thrinley, of Kurtoe Khoma Chukm, sometime Thimphu zongpon. m. (third) Ashi Ngodrup Pemo. m. (fourth) at at Wangduchholing Palace, Bumthang, 1902, H.H. Maharani Tsundue Pema Lhamo (b. at Kurto Khoma, ca. 1884; d. at Wangduchholing Palace, Bumthang, April 1922), nee Ashi Lemo, daughter of his first cousin, Dasho Kunzang Trinley, sometime Thimphu Dzongpon and Wangdu Phodrang Dzongpon, by his wife, a noble lady from Kurto Khoma. He d. at Wangduchholing Palace, Bumthang, 26^th August 1926, having had issue, seven sons and three daughters:

1) A son b. to Rinchen, who d. young.
2) Another son b. to Rinchen, who d. young.
3) A third son b. to Rinchen, who d. young.
4) A son b. to Lhamo, who d. young.
5) H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Jigme Wangchuk, Maharaja of Bhutan (s/o Lhamo) - see below.
6) Prince (Dasho) Gyurme Dorji. b. 1911 (s/o Lhamo). He d. unm. 1933. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
7) Prince (Dasho) Jigme Karma Trinley Lhundrub Wangchuk [Naku], Dronyer. b. 1917 (s/o Lhamo). He d. unm. at Jangchubling Monastery, 1949.

1) Princess (Ashi) Sonam Pedron (d/o Rinchen), educ. Bumthang Palace Sch. m. after 1900 and before 1905, her first cousin, Dasho Chimi Dorji Rabden, Deba Dronyer, Minister for Foreign Affairs 1956, son of Dasho Chimi Dorji, Thimphu Dzongpon, by his wife, Ashi Yeshey Choden, daughter of H.H. Jigme Namgyal, 51^st Druk Desi (Deb Raja) of Bhutan. She had issue, an only son:

a) Dasho Tsering Paljor [Tshering Penjor], 24^th Paro Penlop. b. 1902, educ. Bumthang Palace Sch. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his grandfather. Wangduchholing Dronyer, and 24^th Paro Penlop 1918-1949. m. Ashi Beda. He d. at the Ugyen Pelri Palace, Paro, 1949, having had issue, several children, including a daughter:

i) Ashi Rinzinmo. m. Brigadier Bahadur Namgyal (b. at Kartuk; k. (executed) by firing squad for complicity in the murder of Jigme Palden Dorji, at the Changlimithang ground, Thimphu, 17^th May 1964), educ. at Thinley Rabten, Bumthang, sometime Havildar 2^nd Gurkhas, prom Capt Royal Bhutan Army 1943, prom Col 1958, Chief of Operations & Deputy C-in-C RBA 1958-1964, prom Brig 1962, Mbr Council of Regency 1963-1964, from the Dungkar Choji family of Kuroe. She had issue, two daughters:

(1) Ashi Karma.
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2) Princess (Ashi) Chimi Yangzom. b. ca. 1900 (d/o Rinchen). m. and had issue, one son:

a) Dasho Phuntso Wangdi. He had issue, a daughter:

i) Ashi Kesang Dolkar. m. Dasho Karma Gayleg (b. at Tangsibi Dung, Bumthang, 1944; d. at Yungdungcholing Dzong, 16^th January 2008), educ. Birla Public Sch, Nainital, India, IPS officer 1966, Presdt Bhutan Chamber of Commerce 1982 (Vice-Presdt 1980-1982), Royal Councillor 1993-1995, rcvd: Druk Thuksey Decoration (17.12.2007), King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^stclass (2.6.1974), and Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999).

3) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Kunchog Wangmo. b. 1914 (d/o Lhamo), educ. Bumthang Palace Sch. A great patron of traditional arts and religious institutions, a lyricist and composer of boedra songs. She became a Buddhist nun in later life, and d. at the Jangchubling Monastery, after 1975.

1926 - 1952 H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Jigme Wangchuk [Jigs-med dBang-phyug], Maharaja of Bhutan, KCIE (3.6.1930, CIE 11.3.1927). b. 1905, fifth and eldest surviving son of H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Ugyen Wangchuk, Maharaja of Bhutan, GCIE, KCSI, by his fourth wife, Ashi Tsundue Lhamo Kurto Khoma Chukmo, educ. Bumthang Palace Sch and Trongsa Sch. Appointed as Trongsa Dronyer 1918, and installed as 14^th Trongsa Penlop at the Zimchung Nang of the Trongsa Choekor Rabtentse Dzong, 1923. Succeeded on the death of his father, 26^th August 1926. Crowned at the Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong, Punakha, 14^th March 1927. He introduced several important reforms, including a restructuring of the tax system, restricted the powers of the dzonpons and penlops, abolished redundant sinecures and established a cabinet (Nangi Lhengye Zhi) to help conduct the administration. Concluded the Treaty of Punakha wih India 8^th August 1949, by which Bhutan's external affairs were to be guided by that country. Rcvd: Maharaja Ugyen Wangchuck Medal 1^stclass in gold (17.11.1909), Delhi Durbar silver (12.12.1911), King George V Silver Jubilee (3.6.1935), and King George VI Coron (11.5.1937) medals. m. (first) 1923, H.M. Queen Mother (Gyalyum Kude) Phuntsho Choden [Gayum Angay] (b. at at Wangduchholing Palace, Bumthang, 1911; d. at Dechenchholing Palace, Gonpa, 24^th August 2003), elder daughter of Dasho Jamyang, Chumed Zhalgno, of the Tamzhing Choji family, by his wife, Ashi Decho, daughter of Chimi Dorji, Thimphu Dzongpon, by his wife Ashi Yeshay Choden, daughter of H.H. Dasho Samdrup Jigme Namgyal, 10^th Trongsa Penlop and 51^st Druk Desi (Deb Raja) of Bhutan. m. (second) 1932, H.M. Queen Mother (Gyalyum Kude) Pema Dechen (b. 1918; d. 1991), younger daughter of Dasho Jamyang, Chumed Zhalgno, of the Tamzhing Choji family, by his wife, Ashi Decho, daughter of Chimi Dorji, Thimphu Dzongpon, by his wife Ashi Yeshay Choden, daughter of H.H. Dasho Samdrup Jigme Namgyal, 10^th Trongsa Penlop and 51^st Druk Desi (Deb Raja) of Bhutan. He d. at Kunga Rabden Palace, Mangdelung, Bumthang, 30^th March 1952, having had issue, one son by his first and one son and three daughters by his second wife:

1) H.R.H. Prince (Gyalsay Dasho) Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 25^th Paro Penlop, who succeeded as H.M. Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk [Jigs-med rDo-rje dBang-phyug], Mang-pos Bhur-ba'i rgyalpo, King of Bhutan (s/o Chodon) - see below.

2) H.R.H. Prince (Gyalsay Dasho) Namgyal Wangchuck, 26^th Paro Penlop. b. at Wangduchholing Palace, Bumthang, 23^rd April 1943 (s/o Pema Dechen), educ. Royal Palace Sch, Bumthang, St Joseph’s Coll, Darjeeling, and IAS Training Coll, Mussoorie, India. HM’s Representative in the Army & Deputy C-in-C RBA 1964-1968,Minister for Trade, Industry & Forests 1968-1971, for Home Affairs 1985-1991, for Health and Education 1998, Representative to the UN General Assembly in New York 1971, and HM’s Representative in the Ministry of Social Services. Chair Dairy & Forestry Project (DFP) Brd 1972-1978. Mbr Royal Civil Service Cmsn 1982-1991. Chief Patron Prince Namgyal Wangchuck Acad. Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^stclass (6.11.2008), King Birendra Coron Medal of Nepal (24.2.1975). m. Ashi Chan. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
1) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Choki Ongmo Wangchuck. b. at Wangduchholing Palace, Bumthang, 1937 (d/o Pema Dechen). Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^stclass (6.11.2008). m. (first) at Bumthang, 1^st August 1955 (div.) as his first wife, Dasho Ugyen Dorji, Phodrang Rimpoche (b. a Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India, 1933; d. at the Bengdubi Army Hospital, West Bengal, India, 25^th March 2006), Chair Tashi Group of Companies, third son of Raja Sonam Tobgye Dorji, CIE, sometime Agent for Foreign Relations, Royal Chamberlain and Governor of Ha, by his wife, Rani Choying Wangmo, youngest H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Thutob Namgyal [mThu-stobs rNam-rgyal], Maharaja of Sikkim, KCIE - see above. m. (second) 1968, Dasho Topga, Yulgyal Rimpoche, Dorje-Lopon Garchen-Thripa (b. 1940; d. from cancer, at New Delhi, India, 15th September 1997), raised to the honorary rank of a Provincial Governor 1968, Hon Zhanang Zodpa (Gen-Sec) of the Karmapa Labring 1968-1981, and to the 17^th Gyalwa Karmapa 1982-1997, Mbr Karmapa Charitable Trust 1968-1997, son of Ashi Yangchen, sister of H.H. Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, 16^th Gyalwa Karmapa, and daughter of Tsewang Paljor, by her first husband.
2) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Deki Yangzom Wangchuck. b. 4^th July 1946 (d/o Pema Dechen), educ. Royal Palace Sch, Bumthang. Chair Deki Corp Ltd, and Drangchu Beverages Ltd. Vice-Presdt Bhutan India Friendship Assoc (BIFA). Rcvd: King Jigme Singye Wangchuck Coron Medal 1st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^st class (6.11.2008). m. (first) Dasho Ugyen Dhendup. m. (second) (div. 1984) Kuenlay Wangdi, Counselor Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi until 1984, former husband of H.M. Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. m. (third) Dasho Sangay Dorji. She had issue, two sons and three daughters:

a) Dasho Jigme Namgyal. b. 15^th January 1981, educ. Woodstock Sch, Mussoorie, India, and Berkeley Coll, New York, USA.
b) Dasho Wangchuk Dorji Namgyal. b. 15^th July 1985, educ. Woodstock Sch, Mussoorie, India, and Webster Univ, Hua Hin, Thailand. Communication Planner at Dentsu Thailand Ltd.
a) Ashi Lhazen Nizalrica. b. 5^th February 1979, educ. Woodstock Sch, Mussoorie, India.
b) Ashi Yiwang Pindarica. b. 15^th January 1988 (twin with her sister Namzay), educ. Kodaikanal International Sch, India, and Webster Univ (BA 2011), Hua Hin, Thailand. Journalist and writer with “Business Bhutan” since 2010.
c) Ashi Namzay Kumutha. b. 15^th January 1988 (twin with her sister Yiwang), educ. Kodaikanal International Sch, India, and Univ of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada.

3) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Pema Choden Wangchuck. b. 1949 (d/o Pema Dechen). Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^st class (6.11.2008). m. (first) at Wangduchholing, Bumthang, 1^st August 1955 (div.), Dasho Kalden Dorji, son of Dasho Jigme Palden Dorji, sometime Prime Minister and Regent of Bhutan, by his wife, Ashi Tsering Yangdzom, of the Tsarong family of Lhasa. m. (second) 196x, Dasho Shenphen Dewa. She had issue, an only daughter by her first husband.

1952 - 1972 H.M. Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk [Jigs-med rDo-rje dBang-phyug], Mang-pos Bhur-ba'i rgyalpo, King of Bhutan. b. at Thupang Palace, Tongsa, 2^nd May 1929, eldest son of H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Jigme Wangchuk, Maharaja of Bhutan, KCIE, by his first wife, H.M. Queen Mother Puntsho Choden, educ. Royal Palace Sch, Bumthang, and privately at Kalimpong, India, and England. Appointed as Trongsa Dronyer 1945. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father 1946 and formally installed as 25^thParo Penlop 1950. Succeeded on the death of his father, 30^th March 1952. Crowned by Je Samten Jamtsho, at the Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong, Punakha, 27^thOctober 1952. He established the first unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu) in 1953, launched a five-year economic development plan in 1961, established the Royal Advisory Council (Lodoe Tshogde) in 1963, and appointed a Council of Ministers in 1968. He also reorganised the judiciary, abolished serfdom and outlawed slavery. Following the promulgation of a new constitution in 1963, he altered his style and title from Maharaja and His Highness to His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo and assumed the position of Commander-in-Chief. Thimphu was formally made the year-long national capital in 1966. He also succeeded in establishing formal diplomatic relations with the wider world for the first time, including membership of the United Nations on 21^st September 1971. Life Mbr and Patron Maha Bodhi Soc of India. Founder the Royal Order of Bhutan in four classes in 1966. Rcvd: King George V Silver Jubilee (3.6.1935) and King George VI Coron (11.5.1937) medals. m. at the Ugyen Pelri Palace, Paro, 5^th October 1951, H.M. Queen Kesang Choden Wangchuk (b. at Kalimpong, India, 21^st May 1930), educ. St Joseph’s Convent, Kalimpong, India, and the House of Citizenship, London, Patron The Bhutan Fndn, Hon Vice-Presdt Siam Soc (Bangkok), rcvd: the Order of Druk Gyalpo 1^stclass (16.11.2008), King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^stclass (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^st class (6.11.2008), second daughter of Raja Sonam Tobgye Dorji, CIE, sometime Agent for Foreign Relations, Royal Chamberlain and Governor of Ha, by his wife, Rani Chuni Wangmo [H.R.H. Mayum Chonying Wangmo Dorji], youngest daughter of H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Thutob Namgyal [mThu-stobs rNam-rgyal], Maharaja of Sikkim, KCIE. He d. from heart failure, at Nairobi, Kenya, 15^th July 1972 (crem. at Kurjey Lhakhang, Bhutan, 28^th October 1972), having had issue, one son and four daughters:

1) H.R.H. Prince (Gyalsay Dasho) Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 15^th Trongsa Penlop, who succeeded as H.M. Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck [Jigs-med Seng-ge dBang-phyug], Mang-pos Bhur-ba'i rgyalpo, King of Bhutan - see below.
1) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Sonam Choden Wangchuck. b. at Zurich, Switzerland, 26^th July 1953. HM’s Representative in the Ministry of Finance 1974-1989 & 1991-1996, and Agriculture 1991-1994 & 1997-1998, Special Adviser at the Ministry of Finance 1990-1991 and 1996-1997, Chair Council of Ministers 1998. Chair Royal Insurance Corp since 1975, Druk Air since 1980, Royal Civil Service Cmsn 1982-1991, and Royal Monetary Authority since 1982, Presdt National Womens’ Assoc of Bhutan (NWAB) since 1981. Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^st class (6.11.2008). m. at Deshenchholing, 15^thOctober 1979 (div.), Dasho Tsewang Rinzin, sometime Dir Ministry of Foreign Affairs, son of H.E. Lyonpo Sangye Penjor, sometime Ambassador to India and Bangladesh and Minister for Communications & Tourism. She had issue, one son and one daughter:
a) Dasho Mila Singye.
a) Ashi Maytho.

2) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck. b. 8^thSeptember 1954. Vice-Chair National Planning Cmsn. 1971-1972, HM’s Representative in the Ministry of Development 1976-1985, Agriculture 1985 & 1994-1997, Communications 1992-1998, Minister for Agriculture 1985-1992, Second Mbr of the Cabinet 1991-1992, Mbr Royal Civil Service Cmsn 1982-1991. Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^st class (6.11.2008). m. Dasho Tshering Wangda, Joint Sec Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs since 2000. She had issue, one son and one daughters:

a) Dasho Zillnon Dorji, educ. Punakha High Sch (PHS), Punakha, Woodstock High Sch, Mussoorie, India, Yengchenphug Higher Secondary Sch, Thimphu, and in the USA. MD Rigden Enterprise 2002-2013. He was k. in a tragic road accident, 18^thApril 2013.

3) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Pema Lhaden Pem Pem Wangchuck. b. 12^th March 1959. HM’s Representative in the National Council for Social & Cultural Promotion (NCSCP) 1980-1986, MD Bhutan Padma Osel Tours. Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^stclass (6.11.2008). m. Andee Barun Gurung. She had issue, one daughter:

a) Ashi Kesang Choden

4) H.R.H. Princess (Ashi) Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck. b. 11^th May 1961, educ. Univ of California, USA. HM’s Representative for Special Projects. Chair Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck Charity Trust. Rcvd: King Jigme Dorji Coron Medal 1^st class (2.6.1974), Jubilee Medal (2.6.1999), and King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coron Medal 1^st class (6.11.2008). m. Dasho Tenzin Yonten. She had issue, three sons and one daughter:

a) Dasho Jigme Namgyal Dorji

b) Dasho Singye Palden

c) Dasho Ugyen Norbu

a) Ashi Tenzin Wangmo

H.M. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, also had further issue, two sons and one daughter by a concubine, Yangki (b. ca. 1940; d. at Gelekphu, 1970), wife of Chiru Lamo, a Royal groom, and daughter of Kanaibhu, of Tibetan origin:

2) A son. b. ca. 1962.

3) Another son. b. ca. 1964.

5) A daughter.

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