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Taksin

King of Siam

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Taksin the Great or the King of Thonburi was a Thai Chinese general who became the only King of Thonburi that ruled Siam from 1767 to 1782.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya wd
Died
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Place of death
Thon Buri wd
Citizenship
Thailand wd
Occupation
sovereign, poet wd
Spouse
Krom Brija Phakdi Srisudarak, Bat Boricha, Prathum wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Thailand (28 December 1767 – 6 April 1782)

Questions

When was Taksin born?
Taksin was born on 17 April 1734 in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
What positions has Taksin held?
Positions held by Taksin include: King of Thailand (1767–1782).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Taksin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q320097 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: King Taksin of Thonburi Portrait Painting.png by Italian artist or a disciple of a Jesuit. (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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"Taksin". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/taksin. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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