Plaek Phibunsongkhram

Prime Minister of Thailand, 1938–44 and 1948–57 (1897–1964)
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Plaek Phibunsongkhram
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Plaek Phibunsongkhram

Summary

Plaek Phibunsongkhram is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nonthaburi[2]. He was born on July 14, 1897[3]. He died in Sagamihara[4]. He died on June 11, 1964[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,970 views/month, #6,875 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nonthaburi[2], Plaek Phibunsongkhram…
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram passed away in Sagamihara[4].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram was born on July 14, 1897[3].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram died on June 11, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Wat Phra Si Mahathat[9].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram was married to La-iat Phibunsongkhram[10].
  • A child of Plaek Phibunsongkhram was Nitya Pibulsonggram[11].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held citizenship in Rattanakosin Kingdom[12].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held citizenship in Thailand[13].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram's professions included politician[6].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held the position of Prime Minister of Thailand[14].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held the position of Prime Minister of Thailand[15].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held the position of Permanent Secretary for Defence of Thailand[16].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held the position of Prime Minister of Thailand[17].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held the position of Minister of Defence of Thailand[18].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram held the position of Minister of Interior of Thailand[19].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram's education included a stint at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[20].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram received the Order of the Nine Gems[21].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram received the Order of Chula Chom Klao[22].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram received the Order of the White Elephant[23].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram received the Order of the Crown of Thailand[24].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram received the Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[25].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26].
  • Plaek Phibunsongkhram's religion is recorded as Theravāda[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nonthaburi[2], Plaek Phibunsongkhram… he was born on July 14, 1897[3].

Education

Plaek Phibunsongkhram's education included a stint at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Thailand[14], a public office[28], in Thailand[29], founded in 1932[30]; Permanent Secretary for Defence of Thailand[16]; Minister of Defence of Thailand[18], a position[31], in Thailand[32]; Minister of Interior of Thailand[19], a public office[33], in Thailand[34], founded in 1892[35]; Minister of Culture[36]; and Minister of Commerce of Thailand[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Nine Gems[21], an order of chivalry[38], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[39], founded in 1861[40]; Order of Chula Chom Klao[22], an order of chivalry[41], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[42], founded in 1873[43]; Order of the White Elephant[23], an order of chivalry[44], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[45], founded in 1861[46]; Order of the Crown of Thailand[24], an order of chivalry[47], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[48], founded in 1869[49]; Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[25], a grade of an order[50], in United States[51]; and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1875[54].

Personal Life

Plaek Phibunsongkhram was married to La-iat Phibunsongkhram[10]. A child of him was Nitya Pibulsonggram[11]. Religious affiliations include Theravāda[27], a religious denomination[55], in Cambodia[56] and Buddhism[57], a religion[58]. He was affiliated with the People's Party[59].

Death and Burial

Plaek Phibunsongkhram died on June 11, 1964[5]. He died in Sagamihara[4]. Burial took place at Wat Phra Si Mahathat[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Plaek Phibunsongkhram include Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University[60], a university[61], in Thailand[62], founded in 1921[63].

Why It Matters

Plaek Phibunsongkhram ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,970 views/month, #6,875 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University[60], a university[61], in Thailand[62], founded in 1921[63].

FAQs

Where was Plaek Phibunsongkhram born?

Born in Nonthaburi[2], Plaek Phibunsongkhram…

Where did Plaek Phibunsongkhram die?

Plaek Phibunsongkhram passed away in Sagamihara[4].

Who was Plaek Phibunsongkhram married to?

Plaek Phibunsongkhram's spouses include La-iat Phibunsongkhram[10].

What did Plaek Phibunsongkhram do for work?

Plaek Phibunsongkhram worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Plaek Phibunsongkhram go to school?

Plaek Phibunsongkhram was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[20].

What awards did Plaek Phibunsongkhram receive?

Honors received include Order of the Nine Gems[21], Order of Chula Chom Klao[22], Order of the White Elephant[23], and Order of the Crown of Thailand[24].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Prime Minister of Thailand, Prime Minister of Thailand, Permanent Secretary for Defence of Thailand +5
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    Educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
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