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LUANG PRABANG

The Khun Lo Dynasty

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1792 - 1819 H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Udama Varman Krung Sri Sadhana Kanayudha Udarattanapuri Rama Brahma Chakrapati Mahanayaka Maharajadhana Lanjang Krung Klao Anuradhuratta [Anurathurat], King of Luang Prabang. b. at Luang Prabang, 1737, as Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Anurudha [Anurut], second son of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Raja Indra Sena Parama Pavitra Sri Tatana Udana Chakrapatiraja Chao Anga Raja Sri Sadhana Kanayudha [Intha Son], King of Lan Xang Hom Khao, by his wife, Princess Dhanasavuni, educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent and invested with the title of Somdetch Chao Maha Uparaja (Viceroy) 1768. Taken as a hostage to Bangkok by the Siamese, May 1788. Recognised by the King of Siam as his brother's successor and permitted to return to Luang Prabang, 3^rd February 1792. Crowned at Luang Prabang with the title of Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Udama Varman Krung Sri Sadhana Kanayudha Udarattanapuri Rama Brahma Chakrapati Mahanayaka Maharajadhana Lanjang Krom Klao Anuradhuratta, 1792. Deposed by the Siamese and sent as a prisoner to Bangkok. Restored, 2^nd June 1794. Renounced his executive powers in favour of his eldest son, 1817. m. several wives. He d. at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 31^st December 1819, having had issue, six sons and three daughters by different mothers:

1) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Manthana [Muong Then], who succeeded as H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Mangthaduraja [Manthathurath], King of Luang Prabang - see below. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
2) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Sudharaja [Sutharath], Viceroy (Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja) of Luang Prabang (cre. 1819). Recalled to Bangkok to explain his conduct during the attack on King Anuradharaja of Vientienne. He d. at Bangkok, between 1828 and 1836, having had issue, three sons:
- a) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Chandraraja [Tiantharath].
- b) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Kenkama [Kenkham], Chao Raja Varman (cre. 1838).
- c) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo]
3) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Jayaraja [Sayarath].
4) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Rajabhaya [Rajphay], Chao Abhaya Suriya Varman (cre. 1838). Rebelled in favour of the Vietnamese. Captured and exiled to Bangkok, where he d. 18xx.
5) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang (cre. 1838). Regent of Lan Xang Hom Khao from the death of King Manthathurath on 7^th March 1837 until the arrival of King Sukha Seum in 1838. m. (first) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Anaitha, who had issue, two sons and two daughters. m. (second) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamatri [Kham-ti], who had issue, one daughter. m. (third) Mom Kamabuani [Kham-bua], who had issue, one son. m. (fourth) Mom Bao, who had issue, one son. m. (fifth) Mom Sudhibara [Suthiban], who had issue, one daughter. He d. at Bangkok, 1850, having had issue, five sons and five daughters:
- a) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Sri Vijaya [Siwisa] (s/o Princess Anaitha). m. H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamaduvangi [Kham-Duong], daughter of H.H. Prince Chandra [Chan]. He was k. in battle against the Burmese, at Xieng Tung, 1852, having had issue, two sons:
  - i) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Paniya [Panya]. m. H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Indrakama [Inkham]. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
    - (1) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Chakravati [Chakavaty]. ADC to King Zakarinth. m. (first) his cousin, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Sunamanali, daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his fifth wife and half-sister, H.R.H. Princess Pinakama [Pinkham], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. m. (second) his cousin, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dungkara [Duongok] (m. second, H.H. Prince Anga), fifth daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, H.H. Princess Dharma Kamabuani [Thammakhamboua]. He had issue.
    - (1) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dungavani [Thongavan]. m. her cousin, H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Busabarna [Bousaphan], son of H.H. Prince Kamdung Kamabanga [Kamthunkhampheng], by his wife, H.H. Princess Kamadani [Khamtan]. She had issue, five sons and two daughters:
      - (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Yaparaja [Yaparath].
      - (b) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Banga [Pheng].
      - (c) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Miyanga [Meang].
      - (d) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Dhana [Tan].
      - (e) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Chandra [Chan].
      - (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Nasayani [Nasai].
      - (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharmini [Tham].
  - ii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Ingala [Singol]. m. H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharma [Thami], daughter of H.H. Prince Dhana [Tan]. He had issue:
    - (1) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Kamadaneva [Kham-Thaneo].
    - (1) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabhumi [Kham-Phu]. m. as his seventh wife, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Bunagunga [Boun Khong],Viceroy of Luang Prabang (d. at Luang Prabang, 26^th July 1920), eldest son of her uncle, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
- b) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang (s/o Princess Anaitha). Installed as Viceroy 1878. m. (first) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharma Kamabuani [Thammakhamboua], who had issue, one son and five daughters. m. (second) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Gamuni [Khamon], who had issue, three sons and three daughters. m. (third) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabangi [Khampheng], who had issue, two sons and two daughters. m. (fourth) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dunjini [Thongchin], who had issue, one son and one daughter. m. (fifth) his half-sister, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Pinkami [Pinkham], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his second wife, H.H. Princess Kamatri [Khamti]. m. (sixth) his half-sister, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Kamasavuni [Kham-Sao], younger daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his fifth wife, Mom Sudhibara, a commoner. m. (seventh) Mom Bao, a commoner, who had issue, three sons. m. (eighth) Mom Bangsa [Phong], a commoner, who had issue, one son and six daughters. m. (ninth) Mom Kungsiri [Kongsi], a commoner, who had issue, two sons and one daughter. m. (tenth) Mom Sukaya [Suk], a commoner, who had issue, one daughter. m. (eleventh) Mom Chandiri [Chanthi], a commoner, who had issue, one son and one daughter. m. (twelfth) Mom Siri [Si], a commoner, who had issue, two sons and three daughters. m. (thirteenth) Mom Bai [Phai], a commoner, who had issue, an only daughter. He was k. during the sacking of Luang Prabang, by Deo-van-Tri, Laichau, 8^th June 1887, having had issue, nineteen sons and thirty-one daughters: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  - i) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Bunagunga [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang (s/o Princess Dharma Kamabuani), educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent to his father and granted the title of Chao Raja Bhaktinaya (Chao Ratsaphakhimay), 1884. Mbr. Govt. Cncl. of French Indo-China 1911-1920. m. (first) Mom Kamigima [Kham-Khim]. Rcvd: GC of the Orders of the White Elephant and Crown of Siam, and the Dragon of Annam, GO of the Royal Order of Cambodia, Cdr. of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France. m. (second) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Dungsiri [Thongsy], daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Sakarindra [Zakarinth], King of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, H.M. Queen Dungsiri [Thong Si]. m. (third) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamavani [Khamwen], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his twelfth wife, Mom Siri, a commoner. m. (fourth) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Saimrasami, daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his eighth wife, Mom Bangsa, a commoner. m. (fifth) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Chandra Ratna Siri [Chantharathsi], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his ninth wife, Mom Kungsiri. m. (sixth) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dungdiri [Thong-di]. m. (seventh) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabhumi [Kham-Phu], daughter of his uncle, H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Ingala [Singol]. m. (eighth) Mom Kampani [Khampan], a commoner. m. (ninth) Mom Bua, a commoner. m. (tenth) Mom Devani [Thiban], a commoner. m. (eleventh) Mom Kamuani [Kammouane], a commoner. He d. at Luang Prabang, 26^th July 1920, having had issue, thirteen sons and thirteen daughters by eleven wives:
    - (1) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Samudya Jayakara [Samutsaikon] (s/o Mom Kamigimi). m. (first) his aunt, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Bankama [Phaengma], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his twelfth wife, Mom Siri, a commoner. m. (second) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kenkama [Ken-kham], former wife of H.H. Prince Unga, and daughter of H.H. Prince Vamsakatra [Vongkot]. He had issue, one son and three daughters:
      - (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Janitha [Sanith] (s/o Princess Bankama].
      - (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Janama [Sanom] (d/o Princess Bankama]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      - (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Suni [Soni] (d/o Princess Bankama].
      - (c) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamadanga [Khamdeng] (d/o Princess Kenkama].
    - (2) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Jitharaja [Chittarath] (s/o Princess Dungsiri), educ. Front Palace and French Schs., Luang Prabang, Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon, and l'Ecole Coloniale, Paris. Served as a Buddhist novice at Wat That Luang 1897. m. (first) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Suvarnamali [Souvannamali] (d. 1920), ninth daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Bunagunga [Boun Khong],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, Mom Bua. m. (second) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Sena Suriyajani [Sengsulichan] (b. 1889; d. 1920), daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Bunagunga [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. He d. at Vientiane, 1928, having had issue, one son and two daughters:
      - (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Kambhaya Jitharaja [Khamphai Chittarath]. m. his cousin, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabhanga [Khamphaeng], fifth daughter of H.H. Prince Kumara Vamsakatra-Ratna [Khamman Vongkot Rattana]. He had issue, five sons and four daughters:
        
        (i) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Sivana Jitharaja [Sisivan Chittarath]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
        
        (ii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Vira Varman Jitharaja [Viravong Chittarath].
        
        (iii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Virayudha Jitharaja [Viravuth Chittarath].
        
        (iv) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Viradada Jitharaja [Viradeth Chittarath].
        
        (v) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Dasida Jitharaja [Sithasith Chittarath].
        
        (i) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Suvarna Maha Siri Jitharaja [Suvanmasi Chittarath].
        
        (ii) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Chandrali Jitharaja [Chanthali Chittarath].
        
        (iii) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Viravali Jitharaja.
        
        (iv) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Viravara Jitharaja [Viravon Chittarath]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      - (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kampini Jitharaja [Khampin Chittarath].
      - (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamapiangi [Kham-Pieng] b. 23^rd September 1911. m. H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Kamadana Unkama [Kham-Tan Ounkham] (b. at Luang Prabang, 3^rd March 1909; d. 24^th February 1968), eldest son of H.R.H. Prince Varman Kaeva Sri Salumsakra [Khieo Sisaleumsak], Chao Raja Maha Bandara Varman, sometime Insp-Gen. of the Kingdom of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, H.H. Princess Sangakama [Sangkham], second daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Bunagunga [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. She d. 29^th January 1994, having had issue, four sons and one daughter - see below.
    - (3) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Butsaraja Ratna Varman [Phetsarath Rattanavongsa], Viceroy of Laos. b. at Val That, Luang Prabang, 19^th January 1890 (s/o Princess Dungsiri), educ. Front Palace and French Schs., Luang Prabang, Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon and l'École Coloniale, Lycée Montaigne and Lycée Saint Louis Le Grand, Paris. Served as a Buddhist novice at Wat That Luang 1897. Appointed as Heir Apparent to his father and granted the title of Chao Raja Bhaktinaya (Chao Ratsaphakhinay), 17^th November 1918. Viceroy (Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja) of Luang Prabang with the style of His Highness 20^th October 1941 to 10^th October 1945, and Viceroy of Laos with the style of His Royal Highness from 16^th April 1957. Clerk-Writer Royal Treasury at Luang Prabang 1914-1915, Attaché to Resident-Superiuer 1914-1917, Dep. Asst. Sec. to the Resident-Superiuer1917-1919, Dir. Civil Service 1919-1923, Insp. Political & Admin. Affairs 1923-1941, Mbr. Govt. Cncl. of French Indo-China 1919-1930, Mbr. Cncl. for Econ. & Financial Interests 1932-1937, Prime Minister 1941-1945, Head of the Lao Issara 1946-1949, in exile in Thailand 1949-1957. Rcvd: the Kim Khanh Decoration Higher Class, GC of the Order of the Million Elephants & White Parasol, Medals of the Reign 1^st class of King Sisavang Vong and King Savang Vathana, GO of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (Cdr. 1941), and Knt. of the Order of the Academic Palms of France, GO of the Royal Order of Cambodia, the Sena Jayasedh Decoration, and Officer of the Order of Suvadara of Cambodia, Cdr. of the Order of the Crown of Belgium, etc. m. (first) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Garavani [Kham-Wen], eldest daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Sakarindra, King of Luang Prabang. m. (second) at Bangkok, 1946, Mom Nang Sri Abinabuni [Aphinaphon], a widow from the family of General H.E. Chum Sangsuta, Chao Phraya Surasakra. He d. at Luang Prabang, 15^th October 1959, having had issue, two sons and three daughters: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      - (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Suriya Butsaraja [Souriya Phetsarath] (s/o Garavani), educ. Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon. Served in the French Army and Lao Issara. MP. m. Mom Sri Bunga [Siphong]. He had issue, one daughter:
        
        (i) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Vorada [Vorada Phetsarath].
      - (b) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Manarama Butsaraja [Manorom Phetsarath] (s/o Mom Abinabuni). Civil Engineer. m. Mom Sudhavathi Ridhapulama [Southavady Rithaboulom]. He has issue, two daughters:
        
        (i) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Butsarabuni Butsaraja [Phetsaraphone Phetsarath].
        
        (ii) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Butsarabini Butsaraja [Phetaphine Phetsarath]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      - (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kambuyi [Kham-Phiu] (d/o Garavani). m. as his first wife, H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Somsanitra Vamsakatra-Ratna [Somsanith Vongkot Rattana] (b. at Ban Vathat, 19^th April 1913; d. 1975), son of H.H. Prince Kumara Vamsakatra-Ratna [Khamman Vongkot Rattana], by his wife, H.H. Princess Sangiankama [Sangienkham], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Bunagunga, Viceroy of Luang Prabang. She d. at Vientiane, 1943 - see above.
      - (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dianne Kamajani [Tiane Kham-Chan] (d/o Garavani), educ. Hanoi. m. (first) Hippolyte Bastier, a French national. m. (second) Jean-Paul Parisot, a French national. She has issue, two daughters by her first husband and one son by her second husband:
        
        (i) Jean Henri François Suriya Parisot.
        
        (i) Anne-Marie Geneviève Manivani Bastier.
        
        (ii) Marie-Thérèse Nali Bastier.
      - (c) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Aruna [Dr Arouna Phetsarath Khattignavon]. b. 22^nd December 1943 (d/o Mom Abinabuni), educ. Mahidol Univ., Bangkok, Thailand (MD 1970). Associate at the Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. m. H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sanitra Varman Khattiya Varman [Sanitvong Khattignavong] (b. 2^nd February 1940). She had issue, one two sons:
        
        i) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Putrasadana Khattiya Varman [Phetsatha Khattignavong]. b. 19^th January 1976.
        
        (ii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Arunsanitra Khattiya Varman [Arounsanit Khattignavong]. b. 7^th March 1979.

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