Chaophraya Surasakmontri
Field Marshal Chaophraya Surasakmontri (1851–1931[1]) was a Thai field marshal, nobleman, and businessman. He was best known in Haw wars campaign.
Surasakmontri | |
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สุรศักดิ์มนตรี | |
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| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 1894–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Chaophraya Bhasakornwongse |
| Succeeded by | Chaophraya Thewetwongwiwat |
| Commander of the Department of Army | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Prince Damrong Rajanubhab |
| Succeeded by | Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cherm Saeng-chuto 28 March 1851 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 1 July 1931 (aged 80) Bangkok, Siam |
| Spouse(s) | Rai Bunnag Liam Bunnag |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  |
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| Commands | Commander of the Siamese forces |
| Battles/wars | Haw wars |
He served as Commander of the Department of the Army from 1890-1892, and as Minister of Ministry of Agriculture afterwards.[2] He established a sawmill in Si Racha in 1900.[3]
References
- Mishra, Patit Paban (2010). The history of Thailand. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood. p. 86. ISBN 0313340919.
- Brow, James (1976). Population, land and structural change in Sri Lanka and Thailand. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 9004045295.
- "A Trip Through Little Osaka". Bangkok Post. 9 Jun 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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