Person

Ugyen Wangchuck

the first Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan)

b. 1862 CE – d. 1926 CE World The Great Crossroads

Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck (June 11, 1862 – August 26, 1926) is the first Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan) from 1907–1926.

In his lifetime he makes great efforts to unite the country and gain the trust of the people.

Moran, J. (2019). Ugyen Wangchuck. History Atlas. Retrieved 15 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/ugyen-wangchuck/

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