Chaophraya Bodindecha

Chao Phraya Bodindecha (Thai: เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา, Khmer: ចៅ ឃុន បឌិន, 13 January 1776 – 24 June 1849), personal name Sing Sinhaseni (สิงห์ สิงหเสนี), was a prominent military figure of the early Rattanakosin Kingdom period during the reign of King Rama III. Bodindecha hold the post of Samuha Nayok (สมุหนายก) the Prime Minister of Northern Siam from 1827 to 1849. He was known for his leading roles in putting down the Laotian Rebellion of King Anouvong of Vientiane (กบฏเจ้าอนุวงศ์) and Siamese-Vietnamese Wars in 18311834 and 18411845 (อานัมสยามยุทธ). His descendants bear the surname Sinhaseni (สิงหเสนี).

Bodindecha
เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา
Statue of Chao Phraya Bodin Decha (Sing Sinhaseni) at Wat Chakkrawat Ratchawat, Bangkok
Samuha Nayok (Prime Minister for Northern Siam and Chancellor of Civil Affairs)
In office
1827–1849
MonarchRama III
Preceded byChaophraya Aphaiphuthon
Succeeded byChaophraya Nikonbodin
Personal details
Born13 January 1776
Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam
Died24 June 1849 (aged 73)
Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Siam
NationalitySiamese
SpouseLady Peng
ChildrenChaophraya Mukkhamontri (Ket Sinhaseni)
Chaophraya Yommarat (Kaeo Sinhaseni)
Parents
  • Chaophraya Aphairacha Pin (father)
  • Lady Fug (mother)
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