Manthaturath


Chao Manthaturath was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1819 to 1836.
He was a son of king Anouruttha. In 1791, he was appointed as heir presumptive to the Luang Phrabang throne with the title Raxavong by Siamese. He was crowned by the Siamese at the age of 43. From 1825 to 1826 he joint the monkhood in Bangkok, leaving his country to be administered by Siamese officials. In 1826, he refused to join Anouvong's Rebellion against Siamese. He died on 7 March 1837. Siamese did not confirm his son to succeed the throne until 1839.

Family

Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Mangthaduraja, King of Luang Prabang, having had issue, nine sons and six daughters, by different mothers: