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In the early 1970s, Bhutan was a largely isolated, agrarian society with limited infrastructure. Key priorities under Jigme Singye Wangchuck's leadership included building essential services and infrastructure to alleviate societal challenges. Early Industrial Development: Early on, efforts were made to foster domestic industries.
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck [a] (born 21 February 1980) is the King of Bhutan.His reign began in 2006 after his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicated the throne. A public coronation ceremony was held on 6 November 2008, a year that marked 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan.
In the early 1970s, Bhutan was a largely isolated, agrarian society with limited infrastructure. Key priorities under Jigme Singye Wangchuck's leadership included building essential services and infrastructure to alleviate societal challenges. Early Industrial Development: Early on, efforts were made to foster domestic industries.
She was the widow of John IV, Duke of Brittany (known in traditional English sources as John V), [58] with whom she had 9 children; however, her marriage to King Henry produced no surviving children. In 1403, Joan of Navarre gave birth to stillborn twins fathered by King Henry IV, [59] which was the last pregnancy of her life. Joan was 35 years ...
Gwangjong was born in 925 as Wang So, fourth son of King Taejo, who had founded Goryeo in 918.His mother was Queen Sinmyeongsunseong of the Chungju Yu clan, who also gave birth to princes Wang Tae, Wang Yo, Wang Jeong, Jeungteong-guksa, as well as the princesses, Princess Nakrang and Princess Heungbang.
Dewawarman VII, King (early 4th century) Dewawarman VIII, King (early 4th century–362) Tarumanagara (complete list) – Jayasingawarman, King (358–382) Dharmayawarman, King (382–395) Purnawarman, King (395–434) Indonesia: Kalimantan (Borneo) Kutai Martadipura – Kudungga, King (mid 4th century) Asvavarman, King (late 4th century ...
Known only from Ramesside king lists, not archaeologically attested. c. 2740 BC Neferkasokar: Greek form: Sesóchris. Known only from Ramesside king lists, not archaeologically attested. Old Kingdom legends claim that this ruler saved Egypt from a long-lasting drought. [60] 8 years, c. 2740 BC Horus Sa – May have been a short form of the ...
In the early years of the Joseon dynasty, the economy operated on a barter system, with cloth, grain, and cotton being the most common forms of currency. In 1423, under King Sejong's administration, the government attempted to introduce a national currency modeled after the Tang dynasty's kaiyuan tongbao (開元通寶).