# Pridi Banomyong > Thai prime minister (1900-1983) **Wikidata**: [Q714934](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pridi_Banomyong) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pridi-banomyong ## Summary Pridi Banomyong was a Thai prime minister and statesman who lived from 1900 to 1983. He is best known as a key figure in the People's Party, which staged the Siamese revolution of 1932, and as the founder of Thammasat University. ## Biography - **Born:** May 11, 1900 - **Died:** May 2, 1983 - **Nationality:** Thailand - **Education:** Educated at Q209842 and Q2036994 - **Occupations:** Q372436, Q40348, Q28389 - **Known for:** Serving as Thai Prime Minister; leading the Siamese revolution of 1932; founding Thammasat University ## Contributions Pridi Banomyong was instrumental in the founding of **Thammasat University**, a university in Thailand which was established on June 27, 1934. As a leader within the **People's Party** (Khana Ratsadon), he contributed to the staging of the **Siamese revolution of 1932**. The People's Party, inception date February 5, 1927, operated out of Bangkok and transitioned the governance of the country from the Rattanakosin Kingdom (end time 1932) to Thailand (start time 1932). A species of fish, **Schistura pridii**, is named in his honor. ## FAQs **What political organization was Pridi Banomyong affiliated with?** Pridi Banomyong was a leading member of the People's Party (Khana Ratsadon), a Thai political group founded on February 5, 1927, that was headquartered in Bangkok. **What academic institution is associated with Pridi Banomyong?** He is associated with the founding of Thammasat University, which was established on June 27, 1934, in Thailand. **What species is named after Pridi Banomyong?** The species of fish *Schistura pridii* is named after him. ## Why They Matter Pridi Banomyong played a pivotal role in altering the political landscape of Thailand. Through his involvement with the People's Party, he helped orchestrate the 1932 revolution which ended the governance of the Rattanakosin Kingdom and established the modern state of Thailand. His legacy extends into the educational sector through the establishment of Thammasat University, which remains a major institution in the country. His influence is further recognized taxonomically, with the fish species *Schistura pridii* bearing his name. ## Notable For - Serving as Prime Minister of Thailand. - Founding Thammasat University (inception: June 27, 1934). - Leading the Siamese revolution of 1932 with the People's Party. - Being a member of the People's Party, which was founded on February 5, 1927. - Having the fish species *Schistura pridii* named in his honor. - Receiving numerous awards including Q10855226, Q12177423, Q10901470, Q14900501, Q23050174, Q94117, Q1809988, Q1670869, Q400287, Q2028885, Q20888823, and Q1330790. ## Body ### Personal Life and Identity Pridi Banomyong (Thai: ปรีดี พนมยงค์) was a Thai citizen identified as a human (instance of Q5). He was born on May 11, 1900, and passed away on May 2, 1983. His signature is recorded as "Pridi Phanomyong signature.svg". He is also referred to by the identifier "Pridi Panomyong" in visual records. ### Political Career and the People's Party Pridi Banomyong held the occupation of Q372436, Q40348, and Q28389. He was a central figure in the **People's Party** (Khana Ratsadon). This political group was founded on February 5, 1927. Based in Bangkok, the party was responsible for staging the **Siamese revolution of 1932**. This event marked a significant transition in the region's history, shifting the country status from the Rattanakosin Kingdom (end time 1932) to Thailand (start time 1932). ### Educational Contributions Pridi Banomyong was educated at Q209842 and Q2036994. He is famously the founder of **Thammasat University**. The university was established on June 27, 1934, and is located in Thailand. It stands as a major educational institution in the region. ### Honors and Recognition Pridi Banomyong received a wide array of awards throughout his life, documented as Q10855226, Q12177423, Q10901470, Q14900501, Q23050174, Q94117, Q1809988, Q1670869, Q400287, Q2028885, Q20888823, and Q1330790. His legacy extends to biology, where the fish species **Schistura pridii** is named after him. ### Identifiers and Records Pridi Banomyong is extensively cataloged in international knowledge bases. He holds identifiers across multiple library and academic systems including: - ISNI: 0000000122130146 - VIAF: 79472750 - GND ID: 122878922 - Library of Congress ID: n81139524 - BNF ID: 128204172 - SUDOC: 068659024 - SELIBR: 35342098 - Freebase: /m/039_6j - SELIBR (author): 400305 - National Library of Australia: 24297211X - NLA Trove: n2012277590 - MusicBrainz: 00000007705 - Trove people ID: 918482 - Britannica ID: biography/Pridi-Phanomyong - CANTIC ID: 83141 - Wikipedia article ID: 3166520 - Quora topic ID: pe/023782 - ODNZB ID: zw9dm98h2bxs9k3 - Google Scholar: Pridi,+Phanomyong - WorldCat Entities: 987007445292005171 - UGent ID: 17547 - OpenSyllabus ID: E39PBJw94pxgFD46YVy3HP6Myd - IBDB ID: 14486361 - Munzinger ID: person/fd07ff06-cddc-45dc-b674-62236cf27b69 He has a sitelink count of 67 and his Wikidata description is "Thai prime minister (1900-1983)". His Commons category is "Pridi Banomyong". ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lemonde.fr/archives/article/1983/05/05/ancien-regent-et-premier-ministre-m-pridi-banomyong-est-mort-en-france_3077872_1819218.html) 2. [Source](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/06/19/face-to-face-with-1932-revolt-leaders-in-their-eternal-rest/) 3. Virtual International Authority File 4. Encyclopædia Britannica Online 5. BnF authorities 6. Munzinger Personen 7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 8. [LIBRIS. 2017](https://libris.kb.se/katalogisering/zw9dm98h2bxs9k3)