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Yugala Dighambara

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Yugala Dighambara
ยุคลฑิฆัมพร
Prince of Lopburi
Minister of Interior
In officeMay 1926 – April 1928
PredecessorPan Sukhum
SuccessorPrince of Nakorn Sawan
Born(1882-03-17)March 17, 1882
Bangkok, Siam
Died8 April 1932(1932-04-08) (aged 49)
Bangkok, Siam
Spouse
  • Princess Chaloemkhetmongkhon
  • Lada Supradit
Issue
Names
Yugala Dighambara Chulalongkorn Rajravivongsa Ubhaiyabhongbhisuti Varutamobhatosuchati Borommanat Rajakumarn
HouseYugala family (Chakri Dynasty)
FatherChulalongkorn (Rama V)
MotherSaisavali Bhiromya
SignatureYugala Dighambara ยุคลฑิฆัมพร's signature

Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (March 17, 1882 – April 8, 1932) (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ายุคลฑิฆัมพร กรมหลวงลพบุรีราเมศร์, RTGSChao Fa Yukhon Thikhamphon Krom Luang Lopburi Ramet), was a son of King Chulalongkorn of Siam.

Early life and education

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The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as royal commissioner of Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat (a large administrative region in Southern Thailand) during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud from 1910 to 1925 and as the Minister of the Interior (Mahatthai) of Siam in the government of King Prajadhipok from 1926 to 1928.

Personal life

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He married Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala (Bhanubandh), a daughter of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. Their grandson is the filmmaker Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala.

Death

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According to the announcement of his death in the Royal Gazette, Prince Yugala suffered from heart disease, dying at 3:05 p.m. on April 8, 1932.[1]

Honours

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Prince Yugala received the following decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:[1]

Ancestry

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References

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  1. ^ a b The Royal Gazette, ข่าวสิ้นพระชนม์, Vol. 49, Page 185-187. April 17, B.E. 2475 (C.E. 1932). Retrieved on November 26, 2008.
Yugala Dighambara
House of Yugala
Cadet branch of the House of Chakri
Born: 17 March 1882 Died: 8 April 1932
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Interior
1926 – 1928
Succeeded by
Civic offices
Preceded by
Phraya Chonlaburanurak
Commissioner of Nakhon Si Thammarat
1910 – 1925
Succeeded by
Phraya Surintharacha
First Viceroy of the Southern
1916 – 1926
Office abolished