Vajiravudh

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1881 – 1925

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Who was Vajiravudh?

Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death. King Vajiravudh is known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. His reign was characterized by Siam's movement further towards democracy and minimal participation in World War I.

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Born
Jan 1, 1881
Bangkok
Also known as
  • Rama VI
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Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Theravada
  • Buddhism
Ethnicity
  • Thai people
Nationality
  • Thailand
Education
  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Died
Nov 25, 1925
Bangkok

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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