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Rama III

1788 - 1851

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Nangklao (born Thap; 31 March 1788 – 2 April 1851), also known by his regnal name Rama III, was the third king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, ruling from 21 July 1824 to 2 April 1851. Nangklao was the eldest surviving son of King Rama II. His mother Sri Sulalai was one of Rama II's secondary wives. Nangklao was likely designated as heir by his father. His accession was uncontested and smoothly confirmed by the grand council. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Rama III is the 5,843rd most popular politician (down from 3,613th in 2019), the 21st most popular biography from Thailand (down from 12th in 2019) and the 15th most popular Thai Politician.

Rama III is most famous for being the king who oversaw the modernization of Siam. He created a new law code, built canals, and established a new capital city.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Rama III ranks 5,843 out of 19,576. Before him are Toshiki Kaifu, Emperor Monmu, Cesare d'Este, Duke of Modena, Emperor Go-Kōgon, Helena of Bulgaria, Empress of Serbia, and Mariamne. After him are Infanta Maria of Guimarães, Arthur Phillip, Henry III, Margrave of Meissen, Lenín Moreno, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and Şehsuvar Sultan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1788, Rama III ranks 20. Before him are Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff, Robert Peel, Catherine Pavlovna of Russia, Johan Christian Dahl, Leopold Gmelin, and Mikhail Lazarev. After him are Felice Romani, David d'Angers, Carl Sigismund Kunth, Geert Adriaans Boomgaard, Friedrich Rückert, and Pierre Joseph Pelletier. Among people deceased in 1851, Rama III ranks 18. Before him are Princess Augusta of Bavaria, Gaspare Spontini, Manuel Godoy, Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, John James Audubon, and Mikhail Lazarev. After him are Albert Lortzing, Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link, Lorenz Oken, Karl Lachmann, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, and Dean Mahomed.

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In Thailand

Among people born in Thailand, Rama III ranks 21 out of 186. Before him are Naresuan (1555), Lisa (1997), Emmanuelle Arsan (1932), Chaleo Yoovidhya (1923), Yingluck Shinawatra (1967), and Rama II of Siam (1767). After him are Prayut Chan-o-cha (1954), Samak Sundaravej (1935), Somchai Wongsawat (1947), Nouhak Phoumsavanh (1910), Thanin Kraivichien (1927), and Thanom Kittikachorn (1911).

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Among POLITICIANS In Thailand

Among politicians born in Thailand, Rama III ranks 15. Before him are Plaek Phibunsongkhram (1897), Rama I (1736), Prem Tinsulanonda (1920), Pridi Banomyong (1900), Naresuan (1555), and Rama II of Siam (1767). After him are Prayut Chan-o-cha (1954), Samak Sundaravej (1935), Somchai Wongsawat (1947), Nouhak Phoumsavanh (1910), Thanin Kraivichien (1927), and Thanom Kittikachorn (1911).

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