Wongtawan na Chiengmai, Prince Ratchabut ( th, วงศ์ตวัน ณ เชียงใหม่ เจ้าราชบุตร, May 7, 1886 – May 25, 1972) was a Thai royal from

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Wongtawan na Chiengmai was born on May 7, 1886. In the Thai calendar he was born on Friday the 5th waxing moon of the 6th month of the year of the dog (Picho). He was the son of Maj. Gen.

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and Mae Chao Chamari. He had the nickname "Chaomu." In 1897 he began his studies at

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and in 1898 he transferred to the Ratchawitthayalai School in Bangkok. In 1901 he moved back to Chiang Mai.The Royal Cremation of Major General Chao Ratchabut (Wongtawan Na Chiang Mai)
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Chiang Mai University. Retrieved on February 18, 2013. He married Princess Chanthon, maiden name Na Chiang Mai, and the two had one daughter, Princess Wongchan. He later married Princess Phathra, maiden name Na Lamphun. With her, he had two daughters, Princess Phongkaeo and Princess Rawiphan. Afterwards he married Mom Sinuan, maiden name Nanthakhwang of Lamphun Province. Before his death, he lived at Khum Wongtawan. Wongtawan na Chiengmai died at the Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital on May 25, 1972. He was 86 years and 18 days old. A royal cremation ceremony was held afterwards. His daughter, Princess Phongkaeo died on

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in 1991.

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1886 births 1972 deaths

Wongtawan na Chiengmai Wongtawan na Chiengmai, Prince Ratchabut ( th, วงศ์ตวัน ณ เชียงใหม่ เจ้าราชบุตร, May 7, 1886 – May 25, 1972) was a Thai royal from Chiang Mai Province, Chiang Mai. Biography Wongtawan na ...

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