This article is about the Ayutthayan king. For the king of Lan Xang, see Setthathirath.
Chetthathirat (Thai: เชษฐาธิราช, Jeṣaṭhādhirāja) or Borommaracha II (บรมราชาที่ ๒; c. 1613 – 1629) was the eldest son of King Song Tham and older brother of Athittayawong and Phra Sisin or Phra Phanpi Sisin (Thai: พระพันปีศรีศิลป์), all three of the House of Sukhothai. In childhood he was known as Chetthakuman (พระเชษฐากุมาร), meaning 'Chettha the Infant', or simply Chettha.
Chetthathirat reigned for around a year according to Songtham's wishes conveyed to Okya Sri Vorawong (Thai: ออกญาศรีวรวงศ์) or Phraya Siworawong – an influential royal page. The events were detailed by Jeremias van Vliet.[2]: 211–214
This proposed succession was objected to by some leaders in the kingdom, including the military minister, Samuha Kalahom Chao Phraya Maha Sena. Siworawong gained supporters in the government, and even used the services of Yamada Nagamasa the Okya Senaphimuk (Thai: ออกญาเสนาภิมุข). Upon king Songtham’s death, Chetthathirat took the throne and Siworawong arrested and executed those who had opposed the idea. The new king made Siworawong military minister, as Okya Kalahom Siworawong (Thai: ออกญากลาโหมสุริยวงศ์) or Chaophraya Kalahom.[2]: 212
Siworawong then induced Phra Sisin, who had entered the priesthood, to come to the palace with his followers. Siworawong captured him and ordered his execution. However, Chetthathirat spared his life but exiled him to Phetchaburi. Later Chetthathirat did execute Phra Sisin, when he plotted rebellion.[2]: 213
Death
Upon the death of Siworawong's mother, Siworawong held a grand cremation ceremony over several days, attended by every government servant. This jealously infuriated the king who was attempting to conduct government business, and punished those servants. Siworawong sought to protect those servants and they vowed their support in opposing the monarch. They attacked the palace, captured the king and executed him. The throne was given to his younger brother Phra Athittayawong.[2]: 214 [3]: 55
chetthathirat, this, article, about, ayutthayan, king, king, xang, setthathirath, thai, เชษฐาธ, ราช, jeṣaṭhādhirāja, borommaracha, บรมราชาท, 1613, 1629, eldest, king, song, tham, older, brother, athittayawong, phra, sisin, phra, phanpi, sisin, thai, พระพ, นป, . This article is about the Ayutthayan king For the king of Lan Xang see Setthathirath Chetthathirat Thai echsthathirach Jeṣaṭhadhiraja or Borommaracha II brmrachathi 2 c 1613 1629 was the eldest son of King Song Tham and older brother of Athittayawong and Phra Sisin or Phra Phanpi Sisin Thai phraphnpisrisilp all three of the House of Sukhothai In childhood he was known as Chetthakuman phraechsthakumar meaning Chettha the Infant or simply Chettha ChetthathiratechsthathirachKing of AyutthayaKing of SiamReign12 December 1628 1 1629PredecessorSongthamSuccessorAthittayawongBornc 1613Died1629 aged 16 Wat Khok Phraya Ayutthaya Ayutthaya KingdomNamesChetthathiratBorommaracha IIHouseSukhothai DynastyFatherSongthamMotherAmmarit Contents 1 Reign 2 Death 3 Ancestry 4 ReferencesReign EditChetthathirat reigned for around a year according to Songtham s wishes conveyed to Okya Sri Vorawong Thai xxkyasriwrwngs or Phraya Siworawong an influential royal page The events were detailed by Jeremias van Vliet 2 211 214 This proposed succession was objected to by some leaders in the kingdom including the military minister Samuha Kalahom Chao Phraya Maha Sena Siworawong gained supporters in the government and even used the services of Yamada Nagamasa the Okya Senaphimuk Thai xxkyaesnaphimukh Upon king Songtham s death Chetthathirat took the throne and Siworawong arrested and executed those who had opposed the idea The new king made Siworawong military minister as Okya Kalahom Siworawong Thai xxkyaklaohmsuriywngs or Chaophraya Kalahom 2 212 Siworawong then induced Phra Sisin who had entered the priesthood to come to the palace with his followers Siworawong captured him and ordered his execution However Chetthathirat spared his life but exiled him to Phetchaburi Later Chetthathirat did execute Phra Sisin when he plotted rebellion 2 213 Death EditUpon the death of Siworawong s mother Siworawong held a grand cremation ceremony over several days attended by every government servant This jealously infuriated the king who was attempting to conduct government business and punished those servants Siworawong sought to protect those servants and they vowed their support in opposing the monarch They attacked the palace captured the king and executed him The throne was given to his younger brother Phra Athittayawong 2 214 3 55 Ancestry EditAncestors of Chetthathirat8 King Maha Thammaracha of Ayutthaya4 King Ekathotsarot of Ayutthaya9 Princess Wisutkasat of Ayutthaya2 King Songtham of Ayutthaya1 King Athittayawong of Ayutthaya3 AmmaritReferences Edit History of Ayutthaya Historical Events Timeline 1600 1649 www ayutthaya history com a b c d Rajanubhab D 2001 Our Wars With the Burmese Bangkok White Lotus Co Ltd ISBN 9747534584 Chakrabongse C 1960 Lords of Life London Alvin Redman Limited ChetthathiratHouse of SukhothaiCadet branch of the House of Phra RuangBorn 1613 Died 1629Regnal titlesPreceded bySongtham King of Ayutthaya1628 1629 Succeeded byAthittayawong Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chetthathirat amp oldid 1134731445, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
