Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; Lao: ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ; c. 1797–23 September 1850) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1839 to 1850.[1]

Chao Sukkhasoem
ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ
King of Luang Phrabang
King of Luang Phrabang
Reign1839 – 1850
PredecessorInterregnum (Oun Keo as regent)
last: Manthaturath
SuccessorChantharath
Born1797
Died23 September 1850
IssuePrince Kham-Ngao
Prince Boun-Phet
Prince Phomma Chak
Prince Kham-Seng
Prince Phomma
Prince Intha Chak
Princess Kanlaya
Princess Kham-Onh
Princess Boudsady
Princess Bapha
Princess Kham-Sorn
Princess Kham-See
Princess Ounkham
Princess Somesee
Princess Kham-Phong
Names
Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Sukra Sumaya
FatherManthaturath

He was the eldest son of Manthaturath. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in Bangkok.[citation needed] After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838.[citation needed] He was crowned the king in 1839.[1]

During his reign, Luang Phrabang put down a rebellion by the Tai Lue of Sipsong Panna.[1] He died on 23 September 1850, succeeded by his younger brother Chantharath.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
Sukkhasoem
Born: 1797 Died: 23 September 1850
Vacant
Title last held by
Manthaturath
King of Luang Phrabang
1839–1850
Vacant
Title next held by
Chantharath