Ong Kham
Chao Ong Kham (Thai: เจ้าองค์คำ; died 1769 in Chiang Mai), also known as Ong Nok, was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1713 to 1723, later the king of Lanna from 1727 to 1769.[1]
| Chao Ong Kham | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Luang Phrabang King of Lanna | |||||
| King of Luang Phrabang | |||||
| Reign | 1713 – 1723 | ||||
| Predecessor | Kingkitsarat | ||||
| Successor | Inthasom | ||||
| Vice King | Inthasom | ||||
| King of Lanna | |||||
| Reign | 1727 – 1769 | ||||
| Predecessor | Thepsin | ||||
| Successor | Ong Chan | ||||
| Born | ? Chiang Hung (Sipsong Panna) | ||||
| Died | 1769 Chiang Mai | ||||
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| Father | Indra Kumara (ruler of Chiang Hung) | ||||
| Mother | Nang Gami | ||||
Ong Kham was a son of Indra Kumara, whom was the king of Chiang Hung (Sipsong Panna) and also grandson of Sourigna Vongsa.[1]
Ong Kham was a cousin and also a son-in-law of Kingkitsarat. He seized the Luang Phrabang throne after Kingkitsarat in 1713. Ten years later, he was deposed by Inthasom when he was away on a hunting trip.[1] Ong Kham joint the monkhold for several years. After Thepsin assassinated the local Burmese governor, Ong Kham was offered the throne of Lanna in 1727. He ruled until his death in 1769.
References
- Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
Ong Kham Born: ? Died: 1769 | ||
| Preceded by Kingkitsarat |
King of Luang Phrabang 1713 – 1723 |
Succeeded by Inthasom |
| Preceded by Thepsin |
King of Lanna 1727 – 1769 |
Succeeded by Ong Chan |
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