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Mongkut

King of Siam from 1851 to 1868

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Mongkut, posthumously honoured as King Mongkut the Great was the king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama IV. He reigned from 1851 until his death in 1868. Although the term "Siam" had long been used by foreigners to refer to the kingdom, the title "King of Siam" came to be formally adopted during his reign, particularly in official and diplomatic contexts.

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Born
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Place of birth
Thonburi Province wd
Died
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Place of death
Grand Palace wd
Citizenship
Thailand wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Debsirindra, Pannarai, Princess Piyamavadi wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Thailand (1 April 1851 – 1 October 1868)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Nine Gems
  • Order of the White Elephant

Questions

When was Mongkut born?
Mongkut was born on 18 October 1804 in Thonburi Province.
What positions has Mongkut held?
Positions held by Mongkut include: King of Thailand (1851–1868).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mongkut · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q312849 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: First King of Siam MET DP-573-001 (cropped).jpg by John Thomson (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Mongkut". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mongkut. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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