King Sisavangvong (Lao: ພຣະບາທສົມເດັຈພຣະເຈົ້າມະຫາຊີວິຕສີສວ່າງວົງສ໌; born Prince Khao(ຂເ-ົາ) 14 July 1885 – 29 October 1959), known by his courtesy name Sisavangvong, was the last ruler of the Lao Kingdom of Luang Prabang and the founding king of the Kingdom of Laos. Born Prince Khao on 14 July 1885, he ascended the throne at the age of 18 following the death of his father. In keeping with Lao tradition, he took the courtesy name Sisavangvong.
Born in the Golden Palace of Luang Prabang during his father's reign under French colonial authority, Prince Khao extended his rule over other Lao kingdoms and built a new royal palace during his reign over Luang Prabang. He briefly ruled as king of the Japanese puppet state of Luang Prabang in late 1945, but was dethroned by the Lao Issara for his pro-French stance. He was later reinstated as monarch by the French in 1946, marking the first time in almost 250 years that a Lao monarch ruled the whole of Laos.
Born on 14 July 1885, Prince Khao was the eldest surviving son of King Zakarinth and Queen Consort Thong-sy. He was born in the Golden Palace during his father's reign. During his childhood, Khao studied at the Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat in Saigon, and later at the École Coloniale.[citation needed] He eventually returned to ascend the throne.
Ascensionedit
Prince Khao became heir apparent on 15 April 1904 following the death of his father on 26 March 1904. He ascended the throne at the Old Royal Palace in Luang Prabang and was crowned King Sisavangvong on 4 March 1905.[citation needed]
Early reignedit
In the early years of his reign, Sisavang Vong's residence, the Royal Palace of Luang Prabang, was built by the French. He managed to unite several provinces under his authority, including Houaphan in 1931, Houakhong, Xiengkhouang and Vientiane in 1942, and Champassak and Sayboury in 1946.
Throughout his reign, Sisavang Vong consistently supported the French administration in Laos. In 1945, he refused to collaborate with Lao nationalists, which led to his removal from power when the Lao Issara declared the nation's independence. In April 1946, the French regained control and restored him as king, marking the first time in nearly 250 years that a Lao monarch ruled the entire region now known as Laos.
Sisavang Vong's reign lasted 55 years, during which he ruled over Luang Prabang and Laos.[citation needed] When he fell ill, he appointed his son, Crown Prince Savang Vatthana, as regent. His son succeeded him after his death in 1959.[1] Sisavang Vong was cremated and buried at Vat That Luang (Luang Prabang) in 1961. His funeral procession included a royal funeral carriage, a 12 metre high wooden hearse decorated with a carved seven-headed snake. Many dignitaries attended the state funeral, including Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala, who represented Thailand.
Sisavangvong University was founded in his honour, but was closed in 1975 when the communist regime took control of Laos. Notably, statues of Sisavang Vong remain in Luang Prabang and Vientiane, surviving the communist revolution. These statues show him giving the people a constitution, symbolising his role in achieving independence from the French Union.
Familyedit
Sisavang Vong has been described as the "playboy king". He had 10 wives and 50 children, 14 of which died in a boating accident on the Mekong River.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Sisavang Vong news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message King Sisavangvong Lao ພຣະບາທສ ມເດ ຈພຣະເຈ າມະຫາຊ ວ ຕສ ສວ າງວ ງສ born Prince Khao ຂເ າ 14 July 1885 29 October 1959 known by his courtesy name Sisavangvong was the last ruler of the Lao Kingdom of Luang Prabang and the founding king of the Kingdom of Laos Born Prince Khao on 14 July 1885 he ascended the throne at the age of 18 following the death of his father In keeping with Lao tradition he took the courtesy name Sisavangvong SisavangvongH H Sisavang VongKing of LaosReign23 April 1946 29 October 1959PredecessorPosition createdSuccessorSisavang VatthanaKing of Luang PrabangReign28 April 1904 20 October 1945Coronation4 March 1905PredecessorZakarineSuccessorAs King of LaosBorn 1885 07 14 14 July 1885Luang Prabang Kingdom of Luang PrabangDied29 October 1959 1959 10 29 aged 74 Luang Prabang LaosSpousesPrincess Kham Oun I Princess Khamphane Princess Khamla Princess Khamboua Princess Khamtip Princess Khamtouane Princess Kamaduni Princess Indrakama Princess Kamuni Princess ChansyIssueSisavang VatthanaHouseKhun LoFatherZakarineMotherThongsyBorn in the Golden Palace of Luang Prabang during his father s reign under French colonial authority Prince Khao extended his rule over other Lao kingdoms and built a new royal palace during his reign over Luang Prabang He briefly ruled as king of the Japanese puppet state of Luang Prabang in late 1945 but was dethroned by the Lao Issara for his pro French stance He was later reinstated as monarch by the French in 1946 marking the first time in almost 250 years that a Lao monarch ruled the whole of Laos Contents 1 Early life 2 Ascension 3 Early reign 4 Family 5 Honours 6 See also 7 ReferencesEarly life edit nbsp Sisavang Vong on a Laotian Postage Stamp 1951 Born on 14 July 1885 Prince Khao was the eldest surviving son of King Zakarinth and Queen Consort Thong sy He was born in the Golden Palace during his father s reign During his childhood Khao studied at the Lycee Chasseloup Laubat in Saigon and later at the Ecole Coloniale citation needed He eventually returned to ascend the throne Ascension editPrince Khao became heir apparent on 15 April 1904 following the death of his father on 26 March 1904 He ascended the throne at the Old Royal Palace in Luang Prabang and was crowned King Sisavangvong on 4 March 1905 citation needed Early reign editIn the early years of his reign Sisavang Vong s residence the Royal Palace of Luang Prabang was built by the French He managed to unite several provinces under his authority including Houaphan in 1931 Houakhong Xiengkhouang and Vientiane in 1942 and Champassak and Sayboury in 1946 Throughout his reign Sisavang Vong consistently supported the French administration in Laos In 1945 he refused to collaborate with Lao nationalists which led to his removal from power when the Lao Issara declared the nation s independence In April 1946 the French regained control and restored him as king marking the first time in nearly 250 years that a Lao monarch ruled the entire region now known as Laos nbsp Statue of Sisavang Vong King of Luang Prabang 1904 46 King of Laos 1946 59 Grounds of the Royal Palace Museum Luang Prabang Sisavang Vong s reign lasted 55 years during which he ruled over Luang Prabang and Laos citation needed When he fell ill he appointed his son Crown Prince Savang Vatthana as regent His son succeeded him after his death in 1959 1 Sisavang Vong was cremated and buried at Vat That Luang Luang Prabang in 1961 His funeral procession included a royal funeral carriage a 12 metre high wooden hearse decorated with a carved seven headed snake Many dignitaries attended the state funeral including Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala who represented Thailand Sisavangvong University was founded in his honour but was closed in 1975 when the communist regime took control of Laos Notably statues of Sisavang Vong remain in Luang Prabang and Vientiane surviving the communist revolution These statues show him giving the people a constitution symbolising his role in achieving independence from the French Union Family editSisavang Vong has been described as the playboy king He had 10 wives and 50 children 14 of which died in a boating accident on the Mekong River Wives Princess Kamuni 1885 1915 Khamphane 1896 1983 his half sister by his father s wife Mom La they had no children Khamla a commoner Khamboua a commoner Khamtip a commoner Princess Khamtouan of Luang Prabang his half sister one son Princess Kamaduni of the Vang Hnaxxs family Mom Khamphoui a commoner Princess Indrakama a daughter of Prince Jayasena Prince Sri Dibudinha and his wife Pong Princess Kamuni daughter of Prince Ko and Princess Duangbadani Princess Khamphoui the daughter of his half brother Chansy 1900 1984 a commonerHonours editGrand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia 1905 Grand Cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam 1905 Decoration of the Golden Gong 1st Class of Annam Grand Cross of the Legion d Honneur of France 1927 Commander 1905 Grand Officer of the Order of the Black Star of Benin of France 1935 Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Belgium 1935 Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters of France 1949 Croix de Guerre with Palm of France 1949 Knight of the Order of the Royal House of Chakri of Thailand 1955 Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit of Vietnam 1955See also editMonarchs of LaosReferences edit KING OF LAOS DIES IN PALACE AT 74 Ruler in Southeast Asi Since 1905 Free Preview The New York Times Sisavang VongLuang PrabangBorn 14 July 1885 Died 29 October 1959Regnal titlesPreceded byZakarine King of Laos28 April 1904 20 October 1945 Succeeded byIndependence from FrancePhetsarath Rattanavongsa as de facto head of statePreceded byIndependence from FrancePhetsarath Rattanavongsa King of Laos23 April 1946 29 October 1959 Succeeded bySisavang Vatthana Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sisavang Vong amp oldid 1177994662, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,