Sukkhasoem
King of Luang Phrabang
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Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; Lao: ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ; c. 1797–23 September 1850) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1839 to 1850.[1]
Reign1839 – 1850
PredecessorInterregnum (Oun Keo as regent)
last: Manthaturath
last: Manthaturath
SuccessorChantharath
Born1797
| Chao Sukkhasoem ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ | |||||
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| King of Luang Phrabang | |||||
| King of Luang Phrabang | |||||
| Reign | 1839 – 1850 | ||||
| Predecessor | Interregnum (Oun Keo as regent) last: Manthaturath | ||||
| Successor | Chantharath | ||||
| Born | 1797 | ||||
| Died | 23 September 1850 (aged 52–53) | ||||
| Issue | Prince Kham-Ngao Prince Boun-Phet Prince Phomma Chak Prince Kham-Seng Prince Phomma Prince Intha Chak Princess Kanlaya Princess Kham-Onh Princess Boudsady Princess Bapha Princess Kham-Sorn Princess Kham-See Princess Ounkham Princess Somesee Princess Kham-Phong | ||||
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| Father | Manthaturath | ||||
He was the eldest son of Manthaturath. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in Bangkok.[citation needed] After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838.[citation needed] He was crowned the king in 1839.[1]
During his reign, Luang Phrabang put down a rebellion by the Tai Lue of Sipsong Panna.[1] He died on 23 September 1850, succeeded by his younger brother Chantharath.[citation needed]
