Anouvong becomes ruler of Vientiane (1805)

Anouvong became the ruler of the Kingdom of Vientiane following the death of his brother, Inthavong. Inthavong had previously been installed as king in 1795, with Anouvong serving as vice-king. Anouvong's accession in 1805 continued the succession of Siribounyasan's sons, who had all been destined to succeed him as kings of Vientiane.

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Background and detail

Background. Siribounyasan had three sons who were all to succeed him as king of Vientiane: Nanthasen, Inthavong, and Anouvong. Nanthasen returned to Vientiane as king in 1781 after his father's death. In 1795, Inthavong was installed as King of Vientiane, with his brother Anouvong assuming the traditional post of oupahat, or vice-king.

Succession. Inthavong died in 1804, and Anouvong succeeded him as the ruler of Vientiane. Anouvong succeeded the throne in 1805 upon the death of his brother, Chao Inthavong, who had succeeded their father, Ong Bun or Phrachao Siribounyasan. Anouvong was known by his father's regnal number until recently discovered records disclosed that his father and brother had the same regnal name.

Regnal Names. Anouvong was known by his father's regnal number until recently discovered records disclosed that his father and brother had the same regnal name. This clarification distinguishes Anouvong from his predecessors in the lineage of Xaiya Setthathirath.

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