Chao Manthaturath (also spelled Manthathourat or Mangthaturat; Lao: ເຈົ້າມັນທາຕຸຣາດ; 1772–7 March 1837) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1819 to 1836.[1]
He was a son of king Anouruttha.[1] In 1791, he was appointed as heir presumptive to the Luang Phrabang throne with the title Raxavong by Siamese.[citation needed] He was crowned by Siamese at the age of 43.[1] From 1825 to 1826 he joint the monkhold in Bangkok,[1] leaving his country to be administered by Siamese officials.[citation needed] In 1826, he refused to join Anouvong's Rebellion against Siamese. He died on 7 March 1837.[1] Siamese did not confirm his son to succeed the throne until 1839.[1]
References
^ abcdefStuart-Fox, Martin (2008). History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. pp. 207–208. ISBN978-0-8108-5624-0.
