Chao Sukkhasoem (also spelled Souka-Seum, Suk Soem or Sukha-Söm; lo, ເຈົ້າສຸຂະເສີມ; 1797–23 September 1850) was the king of
Luang Phrabang from 1839 to 1850.
He was the eldest son of
Manthaturath
Chao Manthaturath (also spelled Manthathourat or Mangthaturat; lo, ເຈົ້າມັນທາຕຸຣາດ; 1772–7 March 1837) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1819 to 1836.
He was a son of king Anouruttha. In 1791, he was appoint ...
. Before his succession he was taken as hostage in
Bangkok. After his father's death, he was not allowed to return until 1838. He was crowned the king in 1839.
During his reign, Luang Phrabang put down a rebellion by the
Tai Lue of
Sipsong Panna.
He died on 23 September 1850, succeeded by his younger brother
Chantharath.
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Kings of Luang Phrabang
1797 births
1850 deaths
18th-century Laotian people
19th-century Laotian people