Lan Kham Deng

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King Samsenethai
King of Lan Xang
Reign 14161427
Born 1375
Died 1427
Predecessor Samsenethai
Successor Phommathat
Issue Prince Phommathat
Prince Yu Khong
Royal House Lan Xang
Father Samsenethai

Lan Kham Deng (13751427) was the third king of the Lao state of Lan Xang. He was the oldest son of Samsenethai.

During his reign, the king of Vietnam requested that Lan Kham Deng send some troops to help the Vietnamese fight off the Chinese, who were attacking them. Lan Kham Deng sent thousands Laotian of troops to aid the Vietnamese, but for some reason, the armies of Lan Xang turned on the Vietnamese and fought on China's side.

Eventually, Vietnam defeated China. By that time, Lan Xang's relations with Vietnam were deteriorated and total war soon broke out. The war with Vietnam caused chaos in Lan Xang followed by many attempts by royals to seize the throne.

Lan Kham Deng died in 1427 at the age of 53. He only ruled 12 years.

He had two sons; Prince Phommathat and Prince Yu Khong. Lan Kham Deng was succeeded by Phommathat.

Lan Kham Deng
Preceded by
Samsenethai
King of Lan Xang
14161427
Succeeded by
Phommathat
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