Manthaturath

Chao Manthaturath (also spelled Manthathourat or Mangthaturat; Lao: ເຈົ້າມັນທາຕຸຣາດ; 17727 March 1837) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1819 to 1836.[1]

Chao Manthaturath
ເຈົ້າມັນທາຕຸຣາດ
King of Luang Phrabang
King of Luang Phrabang
Reign1819 – 1836
PredecessorAnurutha
SuccessorInterregnum (Oun Keo as regent)
next: Sukkhasoem
Born1772
Died7 March 1837
IssueSukkhasoem
Chantharath
Prince Pho-Nua Thong
Oun Kham
Prince Kham-Boua
Full name
Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Mangthaduraja
FatherAnurutha

He was a son of king Anouruttha.[1] In 1791, he was appointed as heir presumptive to the Luang Phrabang throne with the title Raxavong by Siamese. He was crowned by Siamese at the age of 43.[1] From 1825 to 1826 he joint the monkhold in Bangkok,[1] leaving his country to be administered by Siamese officials. In 1826, he refused to join Anouvong's Rebellion against Siamese. He died on 7 March 1837.[1] Siamese did not confirm his son to succeed the throne until 1839.[1]

References

  1. Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 207–208. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
Manthaturath
Born: 1772 Died: 7 March 1837
Preceded by
Anurutha
King of Luang Phrabang
1819–1836
Vacant
Title next held by
Sukkhasoem
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