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Naresuan

King of Ayutthaya

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Naresuan, commonly known as Naresuan the Great, or Sanphet II was King of Ayutthaya from the Sukhothai dynasty from 1590 and overlord of Lan Na from 1602 until his death in 1605. Naresuan is one of Thailand's most revered monarchs as he is known for his campaigns to free Ayutthaya from the vassalage of the First Toungoo Empire. During his reign, numerous wars were fought against Taungoo Burma. Naresuan also welcomed the Dutch.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Chan Royal Palace wd
Died
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Place of death
Wiang Haeng wd
Citizenship
Ayutthaya Kingdom, Thailand wd
Occupation
sovereign, politician, military officer wd
Education
SOAS, University of London wd
Spouse
Mani Rattana, Ek Kasattri wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Thailand (29 July 1590 – 25 April 1605)
  • Front Palace (1571–1590)
  • ruler (1571–1590)

Questions

When was Naresuan born?
Naresuan was born on 1555 in Chan Royal Palace.
What positions has Naresuan held?
Positions held by Naresuan include: King of Thailand (1590–1605); Front Palace (1571–1590); ruler (1571–1590).
Where did Naresuan study?
Naresuan was educated at SOAS, University of London.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Naresuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q515704 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: KingNU.jpg by Mixvasuvadh at Thai Wikipedia (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Naresuan". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/naresuan. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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