Royalty · 1804–1868

Mongkut

King of Siam who modernised his country and inspired The King and I

Did you know?He spent over twenty years as a Buddhist monk before ascending to the throne after his brother's death.

Mongkut (18 October 1804 – 1 October 1868), posthumously honoured as King Mongkut the Great was the king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama IV. He reigned from 1851 until his death in 1868.

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Age at death: 63
Years since death: 158

Born: October 18, 1804 · Thonburi Province, Thailand
Died: October 1, 1868
Cause of death: Malaria
Nationality: Thai
Known for: Royalty

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Father: Phutthaloetla Naphalai
Mother: Sri Suriyendra
Spouses: Debsirindra, Pannarai, Princess Piyamavadi, Somanas Vadhanavadi
Children: Chulalongkorn, Banchob Benchama, Bhaktra Bimalabarna, Bhanurangsi Savangwongse, Butsabong Boekban, Chandrmondol, Chaturonrasmi, Daksinajar, Damrong Rajanubhab, Devan Udayawongse, Prince Devawongse Varoprakar, Gagananga Yukala, Jayanta Mongkol

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