Nu (Champasak)
Nu (full throne name Somdet Brhat Chao Anuya ; * in the late 18th century; † 1811 ) was ruler of the Siam- dependent Kingdom of Champasak for three days in 1811 .
Nu was the son of Prince No Mueang and thus grandson of King Pothi of Champasak (r. 1737 to 1791). Nu was at court and in Bangkok trained, where he was a hostage at the court of King Rama I was staying. In 1811 he was appointed king by the Siamese, but he died three days after his enthronement. He left three sons.
This was followed by a two-year interregnum , which was ended with the appointment of King Phom Ma Noi (r. 1813 to 1820).
literature
- Christopher Buyers website on the history of Laos (last accessed May 18, 2010)
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| SURNAME | Nu |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Somdet Brhat Chao Anuya |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ruler of the Champasak Kingdom |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 18th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1811 |