Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh (Thai: วชิราวุธ, RTGS: Wachirawut, 1 January 1881 – 26 November 1925) was the sixth monarch of Siam under the Chakri dynasty as Rama VI. He ruled from 23 October 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. His reign was characterized by Siam's movement further towards democracy and minimal participation in World War I. He had keen interests in Siamese history, archaeology, and literature, as well as economics, politics and world affairs, and founded the country's first university, Chulalongkorn University.
| Vajiravudh วชิราวุธ | |
|---|---|
| King Rama VI | |
Formal portrait, c. 1917 | |
| King of Siam | |
| Reign | 23 October 1910 – 26 November 1925 |
| Coronation | 11 November 1910 |
| Predecessor | Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
| Successor | Prajadhipok (Rama VII) |
| Crown Prince of Siam | |
| Tenure | 4 January 1895 – 23 October 1910 |
| Predecessor | Vajirunhis |
| Successor | Vacant (title next held by Vajiralongkorn) |
| Born | 1 January 1881 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam (now Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand) |
| Died | 26 November 1925 (aged 44) Chakraphat Phiman Hall, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Krung Thep, Siam (now Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand) |
| Spouse | Sucharit Suda Indrasakdi Sachi Lakshamilavan Suvadhana |
| Issue | Bejaratana |
| House | Chakri dynasty |
| Father | Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
| Mother | Saovabha Phongsri |
| Religion | Theravada |
| Signature | |
| Vajiravudh | |
|---|---|
Privy Seal | |
| Thai name | |
| Thai | วชิราวุธ |
| RTGS | Wachirawut |
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