Episode 3 of 3
Crowning of Second King
- When
- 1851
- Where
- Grand Palace, Bangkok
Prince Chutamani was crowned as Second King Pinklao in 1851, coinciding with the official name change.
Mongkut appointed his younger brother, Prince Chutamani, as Second King. Chutamani was crowned in 1851 as King Pinklao. The elevation of Prince Chutamani to the title of Second King Pinklao occurred in 1851, the same year the Grand Palace name was adopted in official documents.
Sources
- Mongkut Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Grand Palace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
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