Chaophraya Nakhon (Nu)
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Phra Chao Khattiya Ratchanikhom (Thai: พระเจ้าขัตติยราชนิคม), or Chaophraya Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thai: เจ้าพระยานครศรีธรรมราช), personal name Nu (Thai: หนู), was the leader of the Nakhon Si Thammarat (Ligor) regime of Southern Siam after the Fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 until his subjugation by King Taksin in 1769. Also known as Chao Nakhon[1] (Thai: เจ้านคร) or Phra Palat Nu (Thai: พระปลัดหนู), he became an autonomous ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat again from 1777 to 1784 under the Thonburi kingdom.
Quick Facts Chao Phraya Nakhon Si ThammaratNu, Ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat (1st tenure) ...
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เจ้าพระยานครศรีธรรมราช (หนู) | |
Ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat (1st tenure) | |
In office 1767–1769 | |
Preceded by | Phraya Ratchasuphawadi |
Succeeded by | Prince Nara Suriyawong |
Ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat (2nd tenure) | |
In office 1776–1784 | |
Monarchs | Taksin Rama I |
Preceded by | Prince Nara Suriyawong |
Succeeded by | Chaophraya Nakhon Phat |
Personal details | |
Born | Ayutthaya, Siam |
Died | Bangkok, Siam |
Nationality | Siamese |
Spouse | Lady Thongnio |
Children | Queen Boricha Phakdi Si Sudarak |
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