Wangchuck dynasty
| Wangchuck | |
|---|---|
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| Parent house | — |
| Country | Bhutan |
| Founded | 17 December, 1907 AD |
| Founder | Ugyen Wangchuck |
| Current head | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Titles | Dragon King of Bhutan |
| Estate(s) | Bhutan |
The House of Wangchuck has ruled Bhutan since it was reunified in 1907. Prior to reunification, the Wangchuck family had governed the district of Trongsa, and the King of Bhutan (formally the "Druk Gyalpo" or Dragon King) must still first become the Penlop of Trongsa. In addition to this, the Trongsa Dzong is still seen as the seat of power for the Wangchuck dynasty.
Kings from the House of Wangchuk
There have been five Wangchuck kings of Bhutan, namely:
- Ugyen Wangchuck (b.1861-d.1926) "First King"; reigned 17 December 1907 to 21 August 1926
- Jigme Wangchuck (b.1902/1906-d.1952) "Second King"; reigned 21 August 1926 to 24 March 1952
- Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (b.1929-d.1972) "Third King"; reigned 24 March 1952 to 24 July 1972
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck (b.1955) "Fourth King"; reigned 24 July 1972 to 15 December 2006.
- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (b.1980) "Fifth King" reign; 14 December 2006 to Present.