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American author, historian and former Queen of Sikkim
Hope Cooke
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What is Hope Cooke known for?
Hope Cooke is known for being the American woman who became the Gyalmo (queen consort) of the 12th Chogyal of Sikkim, Palden Thondup Namgyal.
When did Hope Cooke become the queen consort of Sikkim?
Hope Cooke became the queen consort of Sikkim in 1963 when she married Palden Thondup Namgyal.
What is Chogyal?
The Chogyal is a title given to the monarch of traditionally Buddhist Sikkim, a state in the Eastern Himalayas.
What happened to Hope Cooke's marriage?
Hope Cooke's marriage to Palden Thondup Namgyal ended in divorce in 1980.
What did Hope Cooke do after her marriage ended?
After her marriage ended, Hope Cooke returned to the United States where she pursued a career as an author and lecturer. She also became involved in advocacy for Tibetan refugees and Sikkimese independence.
Hope Cooke