Inthasom Explained

Inthasom should not be confused with Inthaphom.

Chao Inthasom
Lao: ເຈົ້າອິນທະໂສມ
King of Luang Phrabang
Succession:King of Luang Phrabang
Reign:1723 – 1749
Predecessor:Ong Kham
Successor:Inthaphom
Succession2:Ouparach of Luang Phrabang
Reign2:1713 – 1723
Regent2:Ong Kham
Reg-Type2:King
Spouse:Taen Sao
Taen Kham
Thep Boupha
Issue:Prince Mang
Sotikakumman
Prince Ong Ek
Anurutha
Prince Nark
Prince Chetthawong
Inthaphom
Surinyavong II
Prince Soravong
Princess Keo Rattana-Phimpha
Princess Sikamkong
Princess Susada
Princess Soutamma
Princess Maad Lath
Princess Nang Wen Keu-Sam Phiu
Father:Prince Raxabut (Indra Brahma)
Mother:Princess Chandra Kumari
Birth Date:?
Death Date:1749
Death Place:Luang Phrabang

Chao Inthasom (Lao: ເຈົ້າອິນທະໂສມ; died 1749) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1723 to 1749.[1]

Inthasom was a younger brother of Kingkitsarat. Upon his brother's death in 1713, he marched to Luang Phrabang aiming to challenge the throne, but his cousin Ong Kham crowned the new king and granted him the title oupahat (viceroy).[1]

After ten years of joint rule, Inthasom successfully usurped in the king's absence. He dispatched tribute missions to China in 1723, 1734 and 1753. He ruled peacefully until his death in 1749.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos. 3rd. Scarecrow Press, Inc.. 978-0-8108-5624-0. 139–140.