# Ananda Mahidol

_Eighth monarch of Siam from the Chakri dynasty as Rama VIII_

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> Ananda Mahidol was the eighth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VIII. At the time he was recognised as king by the National Assembly in March 1935, he went to Switzerland when he was nine years-old. He returned to Thailand in December 1945, but six months later, in June 1946, he was found shot dead in his bed. Although at first thought to have been an accident, his death was ruled a murder by medical examiners, and three royal aides were later executed following irregular trials. The mysterious circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of much controversy.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 September 1925 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Heidelberg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P19))
- **Died:** 9 June 1946 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P570))
- **Place of death:** Boromphiman Residential Hall ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Siam; Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P27))
- **Occupation:** monarch; social worker; military officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P106))
- **Education:** University of Lausanne; Mater Dei School; Debsirin school; Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P69))
- **Positions held:** King of Thailand (2 March 1935 – 9 June 1946) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Royal House of Chakri; Order of the Nine Gems; Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao; Order of Rama; Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand; Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit; Santi Mala Medal; Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior; Chakra Mala Medal; Boy Scout Commendation Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ananda Mahidol born?**  
Ananda Mahidol was born on 20 September 1925 in Heidelberg.

**What positions has Ananda Mahidol held?**  
Positions held by Ananda Mahidol include: King of Thailand (1935–1946).

**Where did Ananda Mahidol study?**  
Ananda Mahidol was educated at University of Lausanne, Mater Dei School, Debsirin school, Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ananda Mahidol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ananda_Mahidol) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q248893](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q248893) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: King Ananda Mahidol portrait photograph.jpg by กรมแผนที่ทหารบก (Royal Thai Army Survey Department) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King_Ananda_Mahidol_portrait_photograph.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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