Lhendup Dorji

Lhendup Dorji
Prime Minister of Bhutan
Acting
In office
25 July 1964 – 27 November 1964
MonarchJigme Dorji
Preceded byJigme Palden Dorji
Succeeded byJigme Thinley
Personal details
Born6 October 1935
Bhutan House,
Kalimpong, India
Died15 April 2007(2007-04-15) (aged 71)
Lungtenphu, Thimphu
SpouseGlenda Anne Dorji
Children4
Parent(s)Sonam Topgay Dorji
Chuni Wangmo
Alma materCornell 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]