Lhendup Dorji | |
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Prime Minister of Bhutan Acting | |
In office 25 July 1964 – 27 November 1964 | |
Monarch | Jigme Dorji |
Preceded by | Jigme Palden Dorji |
Succeeded by | Jigme Thinley |
Personal details | |
Born | 6 October 1935 Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India |
Died | 15 April 2007 Lungtenphu, Thimphu | (aged 71)
Spouse | Glenda Anne Dorji |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Sonam Topgay Dorji Chuni Wangmo |
Alma mater | Cornell University |
Dasho Lhendup Dorji (6 October 1935 – 15 April 2007) was a member of the Dorji family of Bhutan. He was also the brother of the Queen of Bhutan, Ashi Kesang choden and uncle to the fourth king of Bhutan, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. He served as acting Lyonchen (Prime Minister) following the assassination of his brother, Lyonchen Jigme Palden Dorji, on April 5, 1964. [citation needed]