Sirindhorn, Princess Royal
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Summary
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal was born in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall[1]. She has worked as a diplomat[2], writer[3], translator[4], poet[5], and instrumentalist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,112 views/month, #6,591 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Bhumibol Adulyadej[8]
- Mother: Sirikit[9]
- Country of citizenship: Thailand[10]
- Native language: Thai[11]
- Occupation: historian[12], philanthropist[13], singer[14], illustrator[15], environmentalist[16], comics artist[17], photographer[18], linguist[19], children's writer[20], social worker[21], dancer[22], military officer[23], university teacher[24], composer[25]
- Educated at: Chulalongkorn University[26], Silpakorn University[27], Chitralada School[28]
- Award received: Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[29], Ramon Magsaysay Award[30], Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[31], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[32], Padma Bhushan[33], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[34], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[35], honorary doctor of the Peking University[36], Friendship Medal[37], Order of Diplomatic Service Merit[38], Order of Ojaswi Rajanya[39], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[40], Family Order of Laila Utama[41], Gold Medal of the Nation[42]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[43], Theravāda[44]
- Sex or gender: female[45]
- Family: Chakri dynasty[46], House of Mahidol[47]
- Anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami[48], Naree Rattana[49]
- Noble title: princess[50]
- Genre: music of Thailand[51]
- Named after: Valaya Alongkorn[52], Sirikit[53], Savang Vadhana[54], Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sirindhorn, Princess Royal include Sirindhorn[56], an amphoe[57], in Thailand[58], founded in 1992[59]; White-eyed River Martin[60], a taxon[61]; Phuwiangosaurus[62], a fossil taxon[63]; Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology[64], an institute of technology[65], in Thailand[66], founded in 1992[67]; Sirindhorna[68], a fossil taxon[69]; Sirindhorn Dam[70], a dam[71], in Thailand[72], founded in 1971[73]; Magnolia sirindhorniae[74], a taxon[75]; and Princess Sirindhorn Stadium[76], a stadium[77], in Thailand[78].
Why It Matters
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] She is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Entities named for her include Sirindhorn[56], an amphoe[57], in Thailand[58], founded in 1992[59]; White-eyed River Martin[60], a taxon[61]; Phuwiangosaurus[62], a fossil taxon[63]; Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology[64], an institute of technology[65], in Thailand[66], founded in 1992[67]; Sirindhorna[68], a fossil taxon[69]; and Sirindhorn Dam[70], a dam[71], in Thailand[72], founded in 1971[73].
FAQs
Where was Sirindhorn, Princess Royal born?
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal's place of birth was Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall[1].
Who were Sirindhorn, Princess Royal's parents?
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal's father was Bhumibol Adulyadej[8]. Sirindhorn, Princess Royal's mother was Sirikit[9].
What did Sirindhorn, Princess Royal do for work?
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal worked as a diplomat[2], writer[3], translator[4], poet[5], and instrumentalist[6].
Where did Sirindhorn, Princess Royal go to school?
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal was educated at Chulalongkorn University[26], Silpakorn University[27], and Chitralada School[28].
What awards did Sirindhorn, Princess Royal receive?
Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[29], Ramon Magsaysay Award[30], Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[31], and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[32].