When was Vajiravudh born?

Vajiravudh was born on 1 January 1881 in Grand Palace.

What positions has Vajiravudh held?

Positions held by Vajiravudh include: King of Thailand (1910–1925); Crown Prince of Thailand (1894–1910).

Where did Vajiravudh study?

Vajiravudh was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Christ Church.

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Vajiravudh

King of Siam from 1910 to 1925

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Vajiravudh was the sixth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VI. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. His reign was characterized by Siam's further Westernization, minimal participation in World War I, and lavish spending on arts and culture. He had keen interests in Siamese history, archaeology, and literature, as well as economics, politics and world affairs, and founded the country's first university, Chulalongkorn University.

Quick facts

Born: 1 January 1881 wd
Place of birth: Grand Palace wd
Died: 25 November 1925 wd
Place of death: Chakraphat Phiman Throne Hall wd
Citizenship: Siam, Thailand wd
Occupation: poet, monarch, actor, military officer, politician, writer wd
Education: Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Christ Church wd
Spouse: Sucharit Suda, Laksamilawan, Indrasakdi Sachi wd

Positions held wd

King of Thailand (23 October 1910 – 25 November 1925)
Crown Prince of Thailand (4 January 1894 – 23 October 1910)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1902)
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of the Royal House of Chakri
Order of the Nine Gems
Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Rama
Order of the White Elephant
Order of the Crown of Thailand
Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Order of the Crown
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Golden Fleece

Questions

When was Vajiravudh born?: Vajiravudh was born on 1 January 1881 in Grand Palace.
What positions has Vajiravudh held?: Positions held by Vajiravudh include: King of Thailand (1910–1925); Crown Prince of Thailand (1894–1910).
Where did Vajiravudh study?: Vajiravudh was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Christ Church.

Sources

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