Vajiravudh
King of Siam from 1910 to 1925 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vajiravudh[lower-alpha 1] (1 January 1881 – 26 November 1925) was the sixth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VI. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. His reign was characterized by Siam's movement further towards democracy and minimal participation in World War I. He had keen interests in Siamese history, archaeology, and literature, as well as economics, politics and world affairs, and founded the country's first university, Chulalongkorn University.
Not to be confused with Mongkut (reigning title Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua).
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| Vajiravudh วชิราวุธ | |
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| King Rama VI | |
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| King of Siam | |
| Reign | 23 October 1910 – 26 November 1925 |
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| Predecessor | Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
| Successor | Prajadhipok (Rama VII) |
| Born | (1881-01-01)1 January 1881 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 26 November 1925(1925-11-26) (aged 44) Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Bejaratana Rajasuda |
| House | Chakri dynasty |
| Father | Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
| Mother | Saovabha Phongsri |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
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