ORIGINAL PHOTO OF KING CHULALONGKORN [CHULALONGKORN (Rama V, 1853-1910, King of Thailand from 1868)]

Original Vintage Unsigned Photo showing him three quarters length in his white uniform, 2¼" x 1½" mounted on card 5" x 3½", no place, no date, circa

Chulalongkorn was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. His reign was characterised by the modernisation of Siam, governmental and social reforms, and territorial concessions to the British and French. As Siam was surrounded by European colonies, Chulalongkorn, through his policies and acts, ensured the independence of Siam. All his reforms were dedicated to ensuring Siam's independence given the increasing encroachment of Western powers, so that Chulalongkorn earned the epithet Phra Piya Maharat (the Great Beloved King).

Item Date:  1890

Stock No:  41515      £775

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