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Samsènethaï

1356 – 1417

King of Lan Xang

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About Samsènethaï

Lived 1356 – 1417 (aged 60–61). Samsènethaï was a ruler.

Samsenethai also called Sam Saen Thai, Oun Hueun and Un Heuan was the second king of Lan Xang in Laos. He succeeded his father, Fa Ngum, and ruled from 1373 until 1417.

Wat Manorom, Wat Oubôsôt, and Wat Xiang Kham were built in Samsenethai's reign. He was succeeded by his son Lan Kham Deng.

Family Father: Fa Ngum Mother: Queen Keo Kang Ya - (from Khmer Empire) (d. 1368) Consorts and their respective issues: Queen Buvana Dhanipaya (Bua Then Fa), Princess Keava Nawi Anungahaya - a daughter of his uncle (m.1377) Prince Lamakamadinga Lan Kham Deng, King of Lan Xang (r.1416-1428) Nang Nawiangsari (Noi On Sor) - daughter of the King of Lan Na Prince Gunikama (Konekham) (Khon Kham) - King of Lan Xang (r.1430–1432) Queen Keava Rudhi Fa (Nang Keo Lot Fa) - his cousin, widow of his father, and daughter of King Ramadipati of Ayudhaya (m.1393) Princess Nang Keava Sridha (Chao Nang Keo Sida) - daughter of Chao Sidhakama (Sida Kham), "Hsenwifa" of Muang Lü (Chieng Hung) Prince Kama Dharmasara (Kham Tam Sa) - King of Lan Xang (r.1432) Princess Nang Keava Yudhi Fa (Nang Keo Yot Fa) - his cousin, and a daughter of King Intharacha of Ayutthaya Prince Wangsapuri (Vong Buri), (Sai Tia Kaphut), King of Lan Xang (r.1442-1480) Princess Mahakani (Maha Kay) - died before 1408, aged five. a slave Kham Keul or Kham-Kert - King of Lan Xang (1436-1438) by unknown women Prince Luvanajaya (Thao Lue-Sai), King of Lan Xang, r.1432-1433 Thao Somphon Princess Anusha (Anocha). Princess Manura (Manora). Princess Supadhatri (Supatthat).

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Important facts

Born
1356, Luang Prabang
Birth century
Died
1417, Luang Prabang
Occupation
Nationality
Lan Xang
Positions held
Monarch
Also known as
Sam Saen Thai, Oun Huan

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ayutthaya Kingdom
Spouse
Lan Na kingdom
Spouse
Muang Sua
Spouse
Nang Keo Phimpha
Spouse
Sipsongpanna
Child
Kham Tam Sa
Child
Khon Kham
Child
Lan Kham Deng
Child
Lusai
Parent
Fa Ngum

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Samsènethaï's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Samsènethaï?

King of Lan Xang

When was Samsènethaï born?

Samsènethaï was born in 1356 in Luang Prabang.

When did Samsènethaï die?

Samsènethaï died in 1417 in Luang Prabang.

What was Samsènethaï's occupation?

Samsènethaï was a ruler.

What nationality was Samsènethaï?

Samsènethaï's recorded nationality: Lan Xang.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samsènethaï

· Wikidata: Q888948

· DBpedia: Samsenethai

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