Si Suthammaracha

Si Suthammaracha
ศรีสุธรรมราชา
King of Ayutthaya kingdom
King of Siam
Reign 1656
Predecessor Chao Fa Chai
Successor Narai
Died 1656
Wat Khok Phraya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya
Full name
Si Suthammaracha
Sanphet VII
House Prasat Thong Dynasty

Si Suthammaracha (Thai: ศรีสุธรรมราชา) was the King of Thailand from August to October 1656–26 August 1656 (2 months 17 Days).[1]

Upon the death of Prasat Thong, Chaofa Chai, his eldest son, became king. However, he had been on the throne a year when his uncle Phraya Si Suthum Rachs and younger brother Phra Narai arrested the king and executed him. Si Suthum Racha then quarrelled with Narai, they fought in the city, Si Suthum Racha was captured and executed.[2]:216–217[3]:56

References

  1. ↑ van der Cruysse, D. (2002). Siam and the West, 1500-1700, Silkworm Books
  2. ↑ Rajanubhab, D., 2001, Our Wars With the Burmese, Bangkok: White Lotus Co. Ltd., ISBN 9747534584
  3. ↑ Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited
Si Suthammaracha
Born: ? Died: 1656
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Chao Fa Chai		 King of Ayutthaya
1656 		Succeeded by
Narai



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