Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; Lao: ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ; 1797–23 September 1850) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1839 to 1850.[1]
Chao Sukkhasoemເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ | ||||
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King of Luang Phrabang | ||||
King of Luang Phrabang | ||||
Reign | 1839 – 1850 | |||
Predecessor | Interregnum (Oun Keo as regent) last: Manthaturath | |||
Successor | Chantharath | |||
Born | 1797 | |||
Died | 23 September 1850 | |||
Issue | Prince Kham-Ngao Prince Boun-Phet Prince Phomma Chak Prince Kham-Seng Prince Phomma Prince Intha Chak Princess Kanlaya Princess Kham-Onh Princess Boudsady Princess Bapha Princess Kham-Sorn Princess Kham-See Princess Ounkham Princess Somesee Princess Kham-Phong | |||
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Father | Manthaturath |
He was the eldest son of Manthaturath. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in Bangkok.[citation needed] After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838.[citation needed] He was crowned the king in 1839.[1]
During his reign, Luang Phrabang put down a rebellion by the Tai Lue of Sipsong Panna.[1] He died on 23 September 1850, succeeded by his younger brother Chantharath.[citation needed]
References
Sukkhasoem Born: 1797 Died: 23 September 1850 | ||
Vacant Title last held by Manthaturath | King of Luang Phrabang 1839–1850 | Vacant Title next held by Chantharath |