Historedia
Person

Mongkut

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1836–1868

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Mongkut, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Prince Mongkut founds the Dhammayut reform movement

    1836

    Role: Founder

    1. 1836 · Wat Bowonniwet ViharaEstablishment of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

      Mongkut became the first abbot of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in 1836, establishing it as the order's administrative center.

  2. Mongkut (Rama IV) crowned King of Siam

    1851

    Role: King of Siam

    1. 1851 · Grand Palace, BangkokCoronation of Mongkut

      Mongkut ascended the throne in 1851 after defrocking, aged 47, with the Grand Palace serving as the coronation venue.

    2. 1851 · Grand Palace, BangkokAdoption of Grand Palace Name

      The name Grand Palace was first used in official documents during Mongkut's reign in 1851.

    3. 1851 · Grand Palace, BangkokCrowning of Second King

      Prince Chutamani was crowned as Second King Pinklao in 1851, coinciding with the official name change.

  3. Chulalongkorn begins his rule in Siam

    1868

    Role: Predecessor King

    1. 1868 · The Grand Palace, Bangkok, ThailandAscension of Chulalongkorn

      Chulalongkorn ascended the throne in 1868, beginning his reign which lasted until 1910.

    2. 18 August 1868 · Prachuap Khiri Khan ProvinceSolar Eclipse Expedition

      Chulalongkorn accompanied his father to observe the solar eclipse in August 1868, shortly before Mongkut's death.

    3. 1 October 1868 · The Grand Palace, Bangkok, ThailandDeath of King Mongkut

      King Mongkut died on 1 October 1868, ending his reign and triggering the succession process for Chulalongkorn.

Sources

  1. Mongkut Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Dhammayuttika Nikaya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15