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Somphou

Somphou was the king of Lan Xang from 1496 until 1501 AD. Succeeded on the death of his father King La Sen Thai in 1496. Reigned under the regency of his uncle, Prince Laksana Vijaya Kumara, until he came of age and died unexpectedly in 1501.

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Somphou
King of Lan Xang
Reign1496–1501
Coronation1496
PredecessorLa Sen Thai
SuccessorVisoun
RegentVisoun
Born1486 (1486)
Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Died1501 (aged 14–15)
Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Regnal name
Samdach Brhat-Anya Chao Jumbuya Raja Sri Sadhana Kanayudha
DynastyKhun Lo
FatherLa Sen Thai
ReligionTherevada Buddhism

Somphou was the king of Lan Xang from 1496 until 1501 AD. Succeeded on the death of his father King La Sen Thai in 1496.1 Reigned under the regency of his uncle, Prince Laksana Vijaya Kumara, until he came of age and died unexpectedly in 1501.

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  1. Simms, Sanda (2013-10-11). The Kingdoms of Laos. Routledge. pp. 52–53. ISBN 978-1-136-86330-1.
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