Vajiravudh
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Summary
Vajiravudh was born in Grand Palace[1]. He died in Chakraphat Phiman Throne Hall[2]. He worked as a poet[3], monarch[4], actor[5], military officer[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,446 views/month, #6,732 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wat Bowonniwet Vihara[9], Phra Pathommachedi[10], Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall[11]
- Father: Chulalongkorn the Great[12]
- Mother: Saovabha Phongsri[13]
- Spouse: Sucharit Suda[14], Laksamilawan[15], Indrasakdi Sachi[16], Suvadhana[17]
- Child: Bejaratana Rajasuda of Thailand[18]
- Country of citizenship: Siam[19]
- Native language: Thai[20]
- Occupation: writer[21], scout[22], painter[23]
- Position held: King of Thailand[24], Crown Prince of Thailand[25]
- Educated at: Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26], Christ Church[27]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[29], Order of the Black Eagle[30], Order of the Royal House of Chakri[31], Order of the Nine Gems[32], Order of Chula Chom Klao[33], Order of Rama[34], Order of the White Elephant[35], Order of the Crown of Thailand[36], Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[37], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[38], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[39], Order of the Crown[40], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[41]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[42], Theravāda[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Family: Chakri dynasty[45]
- Anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami[46]
- Noble title: king[47]
- Military branch: Royal Thai Armed Forces[48]
- Commons category: Vajiravudh[49]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[50], Admiral of the fleet[51]
- Cause of death: gastrointestinal system disease[52]
- Honorific prefix: Majesty[53], Royal Highness[54]
- Residence: Grand Palace[55], Dusit Palace[56], Phaya Thai Palace[57], Sanam Chandra Palace[58]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vajiravudh include Rama VI Bridge[59], a railway bridge[60], in Thailand[61], founded in 1927[62].
Why It Matters
Vajiravudh has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Works attributed to him include Palace Law on Succession, 2467 Buddhist Era[65], a law[66], in Thailand[67], founded in 1924[68]. Entities named for him include Rama VI Bridge[59], a railway bridge[60], in Thailand[61], founded in 1927[62].
FAQs
Where was Vajiravudh born?
Vajiravudh was born in Grand Palace[1].
Where did Vajiravudh die?
Vajiravudh passed away in Chakraphat Phiman Throne Hall[2].
Who were Vajiravudh's parents?
Vajiravudh's father was Chulalongkorn the Great[12]. Vajiravudh's mother was Saovabha Phongsri[13].
Who was Vajiravudh married to?
Vajiravudh's spouses include Sucharit Suda[14], Laksamilawan[15], Indrasakdi Sachi[16], and Suvadhana[17].
What did Vajiravudh do for work?
Vajiravudh worked as a poet[3], monarch[4], actor[5], military officer[6], and politician[7].
Where did Vajiravudh go to school?
Vajiravudh was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26] and Christ Church[27].
What awards did Vajiravudh receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[29], Order of the Black Eagle[30], and Order of the Royal House of Chakri[31].