Constantine Phaulkon
Greek adventurer (1647–1688) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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</ref> and assumed the Thai noble title "Chao Phraya Wichayen" (เจ้าพระยาวิชาเยนทร์).[2]: 59, 64
Quick Facts Chao Phraya Wichayen, Samuhanayok (Chief minister) of Ayutthaya Kingdom ...
Chao Phraya Wichayen Constantine Phaulkon | |
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Κωνσταντῖνος Γεράκης | |
Samuhanayok (Chief minister) of Ayutthaya Kingdom | |
When Bangkok was just a French fort | |
In office 1685–1688 | |
Monarch | Narai |
Preceded by | Chao Phraya Apairaja (Cheen) [th] |
Succeeded by | Chao Phraya Chomnan Pakdi (Soombun) |
Acting Phra Khlang | |
In office 1683–1685 | |
Monarch | Narai |
Personal details | |
Born | 1647 (1647) Erisso, Cephalonia, Republic of Venice |
Died | 5 June 1688(1688-06-05) (aged 40–41) Lopburi, Ayutthaya Kingdom |
Cause of death | Decapitation |
Nationality | Greek[1] |
Spouse | |
Occupation | Soldier, Clerk, Trader, Translator, Nobleman |
Known for | Favourite of King Narai |
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