When was Dipendra of Nepal born?

Dipendra of Nepal was born on 27 June 1971 in Kathmandu.

What positions has Dipendra of Nepal held?

Positions held by Dipendra of Nepal include: King of Nepal (2001–2001).

Where did Dipendra of Nepal study?

Dipendra of Nepal was educated at Eton College, Budhanilkantha School.

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Dipendra of Nepal

दीपेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह

Prince turned King of Nepal, Mass Murderer and Assassin

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Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, was King of Nepal for three days, from 1 June 2001 to 4 June 2001. For the duration of his brief reign, he was in a coma after fatally shooting his parents King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, other members of the royal family, and ultimately himself, in an event known as the Nepalese royal massacre. Upon Dipendra's death, his paternal uncle Gyanendra succeeded as king for his second reign.

Quick facts

Born: 27 June 1971 wd
Place of birth: Kathmandu wd
Died: 4 June 2001 wd
Place of death: Kathmandu wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: king wd
Education: Eton College, Budhanilkantha School wd

Public office

King of Nepal (1 June 2001 – 3 June 2001)

Officeholder record, tenure and sources →

Positions held wd

King of Nepal (1 June 2001 – 3 June 2001)

Awards wd

Order of Tri Shakti Patta
Order of the Star of Nepal
Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
Order of the Dannebrog
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1997)
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum

Early life and education

Quoted from Wikipedia: Dipendra of Nepal (CC BY-SA 4.0); each sentence links the source Wikipedia cites for it. Checked 9 November 2026.

Dipendra was born on 27 June 1971 at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace as the eldest child of Birendra, the Crown Prince of Nepal, and Princess Aishwarya. Miamax

Questions

When was Dipendra of Nepal born?: Dipendra of Nepal was born on 27 June 1971 in Kathmandu.
What positions has Dipendra of Nepal held?: Positions held by Dipendra of Nepal include: King of Nepal (2001–2001).
Where did Dipendra of Nepal study?: Dipendra of Nepal was educated at Eton College, Budhanilkantha School.

Sources

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"Dipendra of Nepal". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/dipendra-of-nepal. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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