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Chulalongkorn
Reformist Thai monarch who modernised his nation and abolished slavery
Did you know?He was the first Thai king to visit Europe, travelling extensively to meet with foreign monarchs and study Western systems of government.
Chulalongkorn (20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910), posthumously honoured as King Chulalongkorn the Great, was the fifth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama V.
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- Age at death
- 57
- Years since death
- 116
- Born
- September 20, 1853 · Bangkok, Thonburi Kingdom
- Died
- October 23, 1910
- Cause of death
- Kidney disease
- Nationality
- Thai
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics, Literature
Family
- Father
- Mongkut
- Mother
- Debsirindra
- Spouses
- Aiam Bunnag, Arb Bunnag, Auan Bunnag, Cham Kalayanamitr, Chan Saeng-Chuto, Chan Sukumolchan, Chao Chom Manda Bua, Chao Chom Manda Phrom, Chao Chom Yuean Bunnag, Charoui Pramoj, Chiad Ladavalya, Chum Krairiksh
- Children
- Prajadhipok, Abbhantripaja, Abhakara Kiartivongse, Adisaya Suriyabha, Adorndibyanibha, Ajrabarni Rajkanya of Siam, Anusara Siriprasadh, Asdang Dejavudh, Bahurada Manimaya, Bandhavanna Varobhas, Beatrice Bhadrayuvadi, Benbadhanabongse
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- Birth anniversaryChulalongkorn's 174th birthday is in 331 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!174th
- Death anniversaryThe 117th anniversary of Chulalongkorn's death is in 364 days. A moment to remember their legacy.117th
- Virgo zodiac signVirgo people are known for being analytical, practical and meticulous. Are you a Virgo like Chulalongkorn? Meet your star-sign twins.Zodiac
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