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Chulalongkorn [a] (20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910), posthumously honoured as King Chulalongkorn the Great, [b] was the fifth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama V. Chulalongkorn was born as the son of Mongkut, the fourth king of Siam.
19 paź 2024 · Chulalongkorn was the king of Siam who avoided colonial domination and embarked upon far-reaching reforms. Chulalongkorn was the ninth son of King Mongkut, but since he was the first to be born to a royal queen, he was recognized as heir to the throne. He was only 15 years old when his father died.
All kings in the current Chakri dynasty of Thailand are often referred to as King Rama in the English speaking world. The name Rama was adopted from the name of the Hindu God Rama , an avatar of Vishnu .
5 dni temu · Thailand - Chulalongkorn, Modernization, Reforms: Mongkut was succeeded by his 15-year-old son Chulalongkorn (Rama V; reigned 1868–1910). Because of Chulalongkorn’s youth, the country was ruled by a regent until the prince came of age in 1873.
Learn about the life and achievements of King Chulalongkorn, the fifth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty and the Beloved Great King of Thailand. Explore his royal consorts, his journeys to Europe, his modernization of the country, and his legacy.
KING CHULALONGKORN [ RAMA V ] 1868 -1910. Also known as Phra Chula Chomklao Chaoyuhua, and the eldest son of King Rama IV, he was born in Bangkok on September 20, 1853 and was crowned King on October 1, 1868, following the death of his father.
Chulalongkorn [lower-alpha 1] (20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910), posthumously honoured as King Chulalongkorn the Great, [lower-alpha 2] was the fifth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama V.
