Sukkhasoem Explained

Chao Sukkhasoem
Lao: ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ
King of Luang Phrabang
Succession:King of Luang Phrabang
Reign:1839 – 1850
Predecessor:Interregnum
Successor:Chantharath
Full Name:Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Sukra Sumaya
Issue:Prince Kham-Ngao
Prince Boun-Phet
Prince Phomma Chak
Prince Kham-Seng
Prince Phomma
Prince Intha Chak
Princess Kanlaya
Princess Kham-Onh
Princess Boudsady
Princess Bapha
Princess Kham-Sorn
Princess Kham-See
Princess Ounkham
Princess Somesee
Princess Kham-Phong
Father:Manthaturath
Birth Date:1797
Death Date:23 September 1850

Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; Lao: ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ; c. 1797 - 23 September 1850) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1839 to 1850.[1]

He was the eldest son of Manthaturath. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in Bangkok. After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838. 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos. 2008. 3rd. Scarecrow Press, Inc.. 978-0-8108-5624-0. 329.