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Ugyen Wangchuck
June 11, 1862 – August 21, 1926
king of Bhutan (1862-1926)
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Ugyen Wangchuck was the first King of Bhutan from December 17, 1907 until his death. The Penlop Tongsas defeated their political enemies from their base in central Bhutan and unified it despite civil wars and rebellions (1882–1885).
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- Birthday · June 11
- Anniversary · August 21
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