Somphou Explained

Somphou
King of Lan Xang
Reign:1496–1501
Coronation:1496
Regent:Visoun
Predecessor:La Sen Thai
Successor:Visoun
Dynasty:Khun Lo
Father:La Sen Thai
Religion:Therevada Buddhism
Birth Date:1486
Birth Place:Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Death Date:1501
Death Place:Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Regnal Name:Samdach Brhat-Anya Chao Jumbuya Raja Sri Sadhana Kanayudha

Somphou was the king of Lan Xang from 1496 until 1501 AD. Succeeded on the death of his father King La Sen Thai in 1496.[1] Reigned under the regency of his uncle, Prince Laksana Vijaya Kumara, until he came of age and died unexpectedly in 1501.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Simms, Sanda . The Kingdoms of Laos . 2013-10-11 . Routledge . 978-1-136-86330-1 . 52–53 . en.