The Greatest Bhutanese Leaders

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1 Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Famous As: Former King of Bhutan

Birthdate: November 11, 1955

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Dechencholing Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan

Jigme Singye Wangchuck had taken over as the king of Bhutan when he succeeded his father in 1972, at age 16. Interestingly, Wangchuck had married four sisters in a "Royal Wedding." He is known for promoting Gross National Happiness instead of Gross Domestic Product as the goal of Bhutan.

2 Tshering Tobgay

Famous As: Prime Minister of Bhutan

Birthdate: September 19, 1965

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Haa District, Bhutan

Former prime minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay co-founded the People's Democratic Party. He has also been the opposition leader of Bhutan for 5 years. Educated in Kalimpong in India, Tobgay also boasts of a master’s degree from Harvard University. A TED speaker, he advocates for Gross National Happiness.

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3 Jigme Thinley

Famous As: Former Prime Minister of Nepal

Birthdate: September 9, 1952

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Bumthang, Bhutan

Jigme Thinley is a Bhutanese politician who served as the country's prime minister from 2008 to 2013. The recipient of several prestigious honors, such as the Druk Thuksey medal, Coronation medal, and Druk Wangyal medal, Jigme Thinley has been an important politician for Bhutan over the years.