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]