King Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
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King of Siam
Thai nationalist leader
member of the Chakri dynasty
monarch
playwright
translator
writer
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) was the sixth monarch of Siam’s Chakri dynasty, known for his modernization efforts, promotion of Thai nationalism, and significant cultural and educational reforms in the early 20th century.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Rama VI | 4 |
| King Vajiravudh | 3 |
| Vajiravudh | 2 |
| King Rama VI of Siam | 1 |
| King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) canonical | 1 |
| Rama VI of Siam | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
King of Siam
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Thai nationalist leader ⓘ member of the Chakri dynasty ⓘ monarch ⓘ playwright ⓘ translator ⓘ writer ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
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King Rama VI of Siam
King Mongkut of Siam ⓘ
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Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) ⓘ
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Rama VI
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| birthDate | 1881-01-01 ⓘ |
| birthName |
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| birthPlace | Bangkok ⓘ |
| country |
Thailand
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Siam
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| deathDate | 1925-11-26 ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Bangkok ⓘ |
| dynasty |
Thai royal family
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surface form:
Chakri dynasty
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| educatedAt |
Christ Church, Oxford
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Royal Military College, Sandhurst ⓘ
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Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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| educatedIn | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| era | early 20th century ⓘ |
| father | King Chulalongkorn ⓘ |
| founded |
Chulalongkorn University
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Wild Tiger Corps ⓘ |
| implemented |
legal and administrative reforms
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military modernization measures ⓘ |
| influenced | development of modern Thai identity ⓘ |
| introducedPolicy |
emphasis on loyalty to nation, religion, and king
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promotion of the concept of a unified Thai nation ⓘ |
| knownFor |
cultural reforms
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educational reforms ⓘ literary works ⓘ modernization of Siam ⓘ promotion of Thai nationalism ⓘ |
| monarchOf |
Thailand
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surface form:
Siam
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| mother | Queen Saovabha Phongsri ⓘ |
| ordinalInDynasty | sixth monarch of the Chakri dynasty ⓘ |
| patronOf |
Thai literature
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theatre in Siam ⓘ |
| predecessor | King Chulalongkorn ⓘ |
| promoted |
Thai language
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Western-style education ⓘ scouting movement in Siam ⓘ |
| reignEnd | 1925 ⓘ |
| reignStart | 1910 ⓘ |
| religion |
Theravada
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surface form:
Theravada Buddhism
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| residence | Grand Palace ⓘ |
| spouse |
Queen Indrasakdi Sachi
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Queen Suvadhana ⓘ |
| successor | King Prajadhipok ⓘ |
| wrote |
essays on nationalism
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plays ⓘ poetry ⓘ |
| wroteUnderPseudonym |
Asvabhahu
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Rama VI of Siam
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King Vajiravudh
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Vajiravudh
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Chulalongkorn University
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