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When was Jigme Singye Wangchuck born?

  • 11 November 1955

  • 23 April 1960

  • 5 July 1952

  • 16 December 1953

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Jigme Singye Wangchuck was born on 11 November 1955. He is the fourth King of Bhutan, reigning from 1972 to 2006. During his reign, he oversaw Bhutan's transition to a constitutional monarchy and introduced a number of reforms, including the establishment of a National Assembly and the legalization of political parties. He is also known for his promotion of Gross National Happiness as a measure of development.
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