Rama II
King of Siam from 1809 to 1824 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phra Bat Somdet Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai (Thai: พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย, 24 February 1767 or 1768[2] – 21 July 1824), personal name Chim (Thai: ฉิม), also styled as Rama II, was the second monarch of Siam under the Chakri dynasty, ruling from 1809 to 1824. In 1809, Itsarasunthon succeeded his father Rama I, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Loetlanaphalai the King of Siam. His reign was largely peaceful, devoid of major conflicts. His reign was known as the "Golden Age of Rattanakosin Literature" as Loetlanaphalai was patron to a number of poets in his court and the King himself was a renowned poet and artist. The most notable poet in his employ was the illustrious Sunthorn Phu, the author of Phra Aphai Mani. The rapid growth of the number of his descendants was outstanding: he is believed to have had over 240 grandchildren.
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King Rama II | |
King of Siam | |
Reign | 7 September 1809 – 21 July 1824 |
Coronation | 17 September 1809 |
Predecessor | Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) |
Successor | Nangklao (Rama III) |
Viceroy | Maha Senanurak |
Viceroy of Siam | |
Tenure | 1808 – 7 September 1809 |
Appointer | Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) |
Predecessor | Maha Sura Singhanat |
Successor | Maha Senanurak |
Born | (1767-02-24)24 February 1767 Amphawa, Ayutthaya |
Died | 21 July 1824(1824-07-21) (aged 57) Bangkok, Siam |
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Issue | 34 sons and 39 daughters,[1] including:
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House | Chakri dynasty |
Father | Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) |
Mother | Amarindra |
Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
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