2011 Event In Punakha, Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck marries Jetsun Pema, a 21 year old college student 1972 Event Jigme Singye Wangchuk becomes king of Bhutan at 16 1972 Death Jigme Dori Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, dies 1955 Birthday Jigme Singye Wangchuk, king of Bhutan, 1972-
