Narisara Nuvadtivongs
| Chitcharoen | |
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| Prince of Siam The Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs | |
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| Spouse |
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| Issue | |
| 9 sons and daughters | |
| Full name | |
| HRH Prince Chitcharoen, The Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs | |
| Father | King Mongkut |
| Mother | Pannarai |
| Born | 28 April 1863 Grand Palace Bangkok, Thailand |
| Died | 10 March 1947 (aged 83) Bangkok, Thailand |
Narisara Nuvadtivongs[a] (Thai: นริศรานุวัดติวงศ์; RTGS: Naritsaranuwattiwong; 28 April 1863 – 10 March 1947), né Chitcharoen (Thai: จิตรเจริญ), was a prince of Siam (now Thailand) and the son of Mongkut from Mom Pannarai. The prince was a key figure when Thailand went through an industrial revolution during the reign of Rama V. Other than being of royal birth, he was known for his artistic talents.
Early life
Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs was born on April 28, 1863, in Bangkok, Thailand. The son of King Rama IV(a.k.a. King Mongkut) and Princess Pannarai, Prince Nuvadtivongs was educated by western missionaries. Due to these western influences, Prince Nuvadtivongs developed his passion for Art.
Career
Government worker
Meanwhile, Prince Naris was given more responsibility in government. He was appointed as the director of Public Works and Town & Country Planning for the Ministry of Interior. He worked in Thailand's early urban planning. In addition, he also became Art Adviser for the Royal Institute of Thailand. Over the years he also worked for the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Bureau of The Royal Household.
Designer
Prince Naris was passionate about the fine arts since his school days. When Thailand began to modernize and created its first European style government ministries, Naris was the person who created the Crest for each Ministry.
His Notable Architecture
Wat Benjamaborpit (the marble temple) is the first temple in Thailand to use marble in its construction. This temple is sometimes credited with being the definitive guideline for a modern Buddhist temple.
Wat Benchamabophit School is located next to Wat Benchamabophit. However, unlike the temple, the school was built in western-style. Phraubosotwatrachativas is also a temple made of marble, but the style of the building combines Western and Thai-styles. The interior contains oil paintings similar to western medieval churches, but in Thai style.
Notable Music:
- "Sansoen Phra Barami" or Royal Anthem
- "Khamen Sai Yok"
Family
Prince Naris married three times in his life. His first wife was Mom Ratchawong Pluem Siriwong (หม่อมราชวงศ์ปลื้ม ศิริวงศ์). They had one daughter.
- Mom Chao Pluemchit Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าปลื้มจิต จิตรพงศ์)
After his first wife died, he remarried to Mom Malai Sewatam (หม่อมมาลัย เศวตามร์). They had two sons together.
- Mom Chao Ai Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าอ้าย จิตรพงศ์)
- Mom Chao Charoenchai Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าเจริญใจ จิตรพงศ์)
After his second wife died, he was remarried to Mom Ratchawong To Ngon-rot (หม่อมราชวงศ์โต งอนรถ). Together, they had five sons and one daughter:
- Mom Chao Sam Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าสาม จิตรพงศ์)
- Mom Chao Pralomchit Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าประโลมจิตร จิตรพงศ์)
- Mom Chao Duangchit Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าดวงจิตร จิตรพงศ์)
- Mom Chao Yachai Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้ายาใจ จิตรพงศ์)
- Mom Chao Phlao-rot Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าเพลารถ จิตรพงศ์)
- Mom Chao Konnika Chittraphong (หม่อมเจ้าหญิงกรณิกา จิตรพงศ์)
He passed away on March 10, 1947 from the effects of a stroke. His funeral was publicly held at Sanam Luang. His cremation was similar to the royal funeral pyre of King Ananda Mahidol.
Notes
a His official title was "สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้าจิตรเจริญ กรมพระยานริศรานุวัดติวงศ์" (Somdet Phra Chao Boromma Wong Thoe Chao Fa Chitcharoen Krom Phraya Naritsaranuwattiwong) which can be translated as "His Royal Highness Prince Chitcharoen, The Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs".
His full ceremonial title (before he was promoted to the rank of "Krom Phraya") was "สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ากรมพระนริศรานุวัดติวงศ์ มหามกุฏพงศ์นฤบดินทร ปรมินทรานุชาธิเบนทร์ ปรเมนทรราชปิตุลา สวามิภักดิ์สยามวิชิต สรรพศิลปสิทธิวิทยาธร สุรจิตรกรศุภโกศล ประพนธปรีชาชาญโบราณคดี สังคีตวาทิตวิธีวิจารณ์ มโหฬารสีตลัธยาศรัย พุทธาทิไตรรัตนสรณานุวัติ ขัตติยเดชานุภาพบพิตร" ("Somdet Phra Chao Boromma Wong Thoe, Chao Fa Kromma Phra Naritsaranuwattiwong, Maha Makutta Phong Narue Bodin, Paraminthranuchathiben, Paramen Ratcha Pitula, Sawamiphak Sayama Wichit, Sappha Sinlapa Sit Witthaya Thon, Sura Chittra Kon Suppha Koson, Praphontha Pricha Chan Boranna Khadi, Sangkhita Wathit Withi Wichan, Maholan Sitalatthayasai, Phutthathi Trai Rat Sarananuwat, Khattiya Dechanuphap Bophit").
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