Bhutan

Historical figures born in Bhutan

66 notable historical figures were born in Bhutan. These are the most notable:

Bhutan ranks #176 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Brunei, Timor-Leste and Belize.

By occupation

• Monarch/Royalty: 8
• Politician: 8
• Minister/Cabinet Official: 4
• Prime Minister: 4
• Diplomat: 3
• Physician: 1
• Head of State/President: 1
• General/Commander: 1

• Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 1955, Politics)
• Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (born 2016, Politics)
• Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1929 to 1972, Politics)
• Ugyen Wangchuck (1862 to 1926, Politics)
• Jigme Wangchuck (1906 to 1952, Politics)
• Lotay Tshering (born 1969, Politics)
• Jigme Thinley (born 1952, Politics)
• Jigme Namgyal (Bhutan) (1825 to 1881, Politics)
• Kesang Choden Wangchuck (born 1982, Politics)
• Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck (born 1994, Politics)
• Jigme Chhoeda (born 1955, Other)
• Sangay Ngedup (born 1953, Politics)
• Batoo Tshering (born 1951, Military)
• Kunzang Choden (born 1952, Literature)
• Tsundue Pema Lhamo (1886 to 1922, Politics)
• Khandu Wangchuk (born 1950, Politics)

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