Naresuan
King Naresuan the Great ((Thai: สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช, RTGS: Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat, pronounced [sǒm.dèt pʰráʔ nā.rēː.sǔa̯n mā.hǎː.râːt], ⓘ) or Sanphet II (Thai: สรรเพชญ์ที่ ๒, pronounced [sǎn.pʰét thîː sɔ̌ːŋ]), (Burmese: နရဲစွမ် (သို့) ဗြနရာဇ်); 1555/1556 – 25 April 1605) was the 18th monarch of Ayutthaya Kingdom and 2nd monarch of the Sukhothai dynasty. He was the king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom from 1590 and overlord of Lan Na from 1602 until his death in 1605. Naresuan is one of Thailand's most revered monarchs as he is known for his campaigns to free Ayutthaya from the vassalage of the Taungoo Empire. During his reign, numerous wars were fought against Taungoo Burma. Naresuan also welcomed the Dutch.: 242
| Naresuan the Great นเรศวรมหาราช | |
|---|---|
| King of Ayutthaya | |
Statue of King Naresuan pouring water on the ground, symbolizing declaration of independence from the Burmese Taungoo Empire, at Naresuan University | |
| King of Siam | |
| Reign | 1 July 1590 – 25 April 1605 |
| Predecessor | Maha Thammaracha |
| Successor | Ekathotsarot |
| Viceroy of Siam | |
| Tenure | 1571 – 1 July 1590 |
| Appointer | Maha Thammaracha |
| Predecessor | Mahinthrathirat |
| Successor | Ekathotsarot |
| Emperor | Bayinnaung (until 1584) |
| Born | 1555/1556, 917 CS Chan Palace, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai Kingdom |
| Died | 25 April 1605 (aged 48–50) Monday, 8th waxing of Sixth Siamese month (Vaisakha), 967 CS Lan Na |
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| House | Sukhothai dynasty |
| Father | Mahathammarachathirat |
| Mother | Wisutkasat |
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