Erik Seidenfaden

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1881 – 1958

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Who was Erik Seidenfaden?

Major Erik Seidenfaden was a Danish ethnologist and anthropologist who researched and authored books, on the history, culture and languages of the Thai peoples. As an expatriate major serving in the Siamese military, Seidenfaden lived in Thailand from 1906 to 1947. He served as part of the Provincial Gendarmerie where his role was to assist with the modernization of the Siamese military. He played an active role in the Siam Society.

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Born
1881
Died
1958

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on July 23, 2013

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