Sukkhasoem

Sukkhasoem

Sukkhasoem

King of Luang Phrabang


Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; Lao: ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ; 179723 September 1850) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1839 to 1850.[1]

Quick Facts Chao Sukkhasoem ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ, King of Luang Phrabang ...

He was the eldest son of Manthaturath. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in Bangkok.[citation needed] After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838.[citation needed] He was crowned the king in 1839.[1]

During his reign, Luang Phrabang put down a rebellion by the Tai Lue of Sipsong Panna.[1] He died on 23 September 1850, succeeded by his younger brother Chantharath.[citation needed]


References

  1. Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
Sukkhasoem
Born: 1797 Died: 23 September 1850
Vacant
Title last held by
Manthaturath
King of Luang Phrabang
1839–1850
Vacant
Title next held by
Chantharath

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