Manthaturath Explained

Chao Manthaturath
Lao: ເຈົ້າມັນທາຕຸຣາດ
King of Luang Phrabang
Succession:King of Luang Phrabang
Reign:1819 – 1836
Predecessor:Anurutha
Successor:Interregnum
Full Name:Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Mangthaduraja
Issue:Sukkhasoem
Chantharath
Prince Pho-Nua Thong
Oun Kham
Prince Kham-Boua
Father:Anurutha
Birth Date:1772

Chao Manthaturath (also spelled Manthathourat or Mangthaturat; Lao: ເຈົ້າມັນທາຕຸຣາດ; 1772 - 7 March 1837) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1819 to 1836.[1]

He was a son of king Anouruttha.[1] In 1791, he was appointed as heir presumptive to the Luang Phrabang throne with the title Raxavong by Siamese. He was crowned by Siamese at the age of 43.[1] From 1825 to 1826 he joint the monkhold in Bangkok,[1] leaving his country to be administered by Siamese officials. In 1826, he refused to join Anouvong's Rebellion against Siamese. He died on 7 March 1837.[1] Siamese did not confirm his son to succeed the throne until 1839.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos. 2008. 3rd. Scarecrow Press, Inc.. 978-0-8108-5624-0. 207–208.