Narc

Nark or Nak (full ruler name Brhat Chao Naraksha Negara Champasakti , * 1774 ; † 1850 in Bangkok , Thailand ) was the Prince Governor ( Chao Mueang Nakhon Champasak ), the ruler of the Champasak empire appointed by Siam .

Nark was first educated at court. In 1828 he was appointed by King Rama III. from Siam to the Maha Uparat (deputy ruler) of Champasak. In 1840 he was regent for a short time for his older brother Huy , whom he succeeded as Prince Governor after his death.

Nark died of cholera in Bangkok in 1850 . He left six sons and four daughters:

1. Prince ( Sadet Chao ) Sena (Sen), Chao Raja Varman (created in 1840), who was involved in disputes over the throne with Prince Singha between 1853 and 1856
2. Prince ( Sadet Chao ) Jaya (Sa), Chao Raja Purta (1840)
3. Prince ( Sadet Chao ) Mina (Mi), Chao Budhisana
4. Prince ( Sadet Chao ) Putra (But), Chao Indrasidha (inthatsith)
5. Prince ( Sadet Chao ) Kamasingha (Kham Sing)
6. Prince ( Sadet Chao ) Kamanuya (Kham Noi)

1. Princess ( Sadet Chao Heuane ) Duang Chandra (Duang Chan)
2. Princess ( Sadet Chao Heuane ) Sirima (Sim)
3. Princess ( Sadet Chao Heuane ) Jinga (Chieng)
4. Princess ( Sadet Chao Heuane ) Khema (Khaem)

He was succeeded by Boua , who died before the official takeover of the throne.

See also

• List of rulers of Laos

literature

• Christopher Buyers website on the history of Laos (last accessed May 22, 2010)