# Maha Thammaracha

_King of Siam_

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> Maha Thammaracha, Maha Thammarachathirat, or Sanphet I, formerly known as Khun Phirenthorathep, was King of Ayutthaya from the Sukhothai dynasty, ruling from 1569 to 1590. As a powerful Sukhothai noble, Phirenthorathep gradually rose to power. After playing many political turns, he was eventually crowned as King of Ayutthaya.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1514 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P569))
- **Died:** June 1590 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P570))
- **Place of death:** Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P27))
- **Occupation:** sovereign ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P106))
- **Spouse:** Wisutkasat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P26))
- **Positions held:** King of Thailand (1569–1590) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861#P39))

## Questions

**When was Maha Thammaracha born?**  
Maha Thammaracha was born on 1514.

**What positions has Maha Thammaracha held?**  
Positions held by Maha Thammaracha include: King of Thailand (1569–1590).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Maha Thammaracha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Thammaracha_(king_of_Ayutthaya)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q888861](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888861) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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