Ananda Mahidol
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Ananda Mahidol was born on September 20, 1925, in Heidelberg [1][2][3][4]. He held Siamese citizenship and practiced Buddhism . His roles included monarch, social worker, and military officer [1].
He received numerous honors, including the Order of the Royal House of Chakri, Order of the Nine Gems, Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao, Order of Rama, Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant, and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand, along with two additional awards . Ananda Mahidol died on June 9, 1946, at Boromphiman Residential Hall [1][2][3][4].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wat Suthat[9], Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall[10]
- Father: Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[11]
- Mother: Srinagarindra, Princess Mother[12]
- Country of citizenship: Siam[13]
- Native language: Thai[14]
- Ethnic group: Thai people[15]
- Position held: King of Thailand[16]
- Educated at: University of Lausanne[17], Mater Dei School[18], Debsirin school[19], Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande[20]
- Award received: Order of the Royal House of Chakri[21], Order of the Nine Gems[22], Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[23], Order of Rama[24], Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[25], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[26], Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit[27], Santi Mala Medal[28], Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior[29], Chakra Mala Medal[30], Boy Scout Commendation Medal[31]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[32], Theravāda[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: Chakri dynasty[35], House of Mahidol[36]
- Anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami[37]
- Noble title: king[38]
- Named after: Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[39]
- Military branch: Royal Thai Armed Forces[40]
- Commons category: Ananda Mahidol[41]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[42], Admiral of the fleet[43], marshal of the air force[44]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[45]
- Honorific prefix: Majesty[46], His Highness[47]
- Residence: Sa Pathum palace[48], Grand Palace[49], Villa Vadhana[50]
- Participated in conflict: Pacific War[51], Franco-Thai War[52]
- Sport: skiing[53], ice hockey[54]
- Manner of death: homicide[55]
- Instrument: piano[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ananda Mahidol include Rama VIII Bridge[57], a road bridge[58], in Thailand[59], founded in 2002[60].
Why It Matters
Ananda Mahidol has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Rama VIII Bridge[57], a road bridge[58], in Thailand[59], founded in 2002[60].
FAQs
Where was Ananda Mahidol born?
Ananda Mahidol's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].
Where did Ananda Mahidol die?
Ananda Mahidol passed away in Boromphiman Residential Hall[4].
Who were Ananda Mahidol's parents?
Ananda Mahidol's father was Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[11]. Ananda Mahidol's mother was Srinagarindra, Princess Mother[12].
What did Ananda Mahidol do for work?
Ananda Mahidol worked as a monarch[5], social worker[6], and military officer[7].
Where did Ananda Mahidol go to school?
Ananda Mahidol was educated at University of Lausanne[17], Mater Dei School[18], Debsirin school[19], and Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande[20].
What awards did Ananda Mahidol receive?
Honors received include Order of the Royal House of Chakri[21], Order of the Nine Gems[22], Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[23], and Order of Rama[24].