Ouphagnauvarath I

Ouphagnauvarath I (or Oupagnouvarath)[1] (b. 1597 - d. 1622) was the King of Lan Xang for nine months (1621-1622). He was born in 1537 as the son of Lan Xan King Vorouvongsa II. Later he was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Upyuvaraja. He deposed his father and seized the throne in 1621 reigning for nine months. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1622.[2]

References

  1. ↑ This is a French corruption of the title Upayuvaraja, meaning "Great Joint King", or "Crown Prince", not a name. His reign and personal names are not known.
  2. ↑ http://www.royalark.net/Laos/lanxang3.htm
Preceded by
Voravongsa II		 King of Lan Xang
1621–1622		 Succeeded by
Photisarath II
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