Jigme Thinley
Prime Minister of Bhutan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jigme Yoser Thinley (born 9 September 1952) was the Prime Minister of Bhutan. He began his term as Prime Minister in 2008. It ended in 2013.[1] He was succeeded by Tshering Tobgay.
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Jigme Thinley | |
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Prime Minister of Bhutan | |
In office 9 April 2008 – 30 July 2013 | |
Monarch | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Preceded by | Kinzang Dorji |
Succeeded by | Tshering Tobgay |
In office 30 August 2003 – 18 August 2004 | |
Monarch | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
Preceded by | Khandu Wangchuk |
Succeeded by | Jigme Thinley |
In office 20 July 1998 – 9 July 1999 | |
Monarch | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
Preceded by | Jigme Palden Dorji |
Succeeded by | Sangay Ngedup |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-09-09) 9 September 1952 (age 71) Bumthang, Bhutan |
Political party | Independent (Before 2007) Peace and Prosperity Party (2007–present) |
Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University, University Park |
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