Somphou
King of Lan Xang
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Somphou was the king of Lan Xang from 1496 until 1501 AD. Succeeded on the death of his father King La Sen Thai in 1496.[1] Reigned under the regency of his uncle, Prince Laksana Vijaya Kumara, until he came of age and died unexpectedly in 1501.[citation needed]
| Somphou | |||||
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| King of Lan Xang | |||||
| Reign | 1496–1501 | ||||
| Coronation | 1496 | ||||
| Predecessor | La Sen Thai | ||||
| Successor | Visoun | ||||
| Regent | Visoun | ||||
| Born | 1486 Muang Sua, Lan Xang | ||||
| Died | 1501 (aged 14–15) Muang Sua, Lan Xang | ||||
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| Dynasty | Khun Lo | ||||
| Father | La Sen Thai | ||||
| Religion | Therevada Buddhism | ||||