Rama IV is crowned King of Thailand after the death of his half-brother, Rama III.

Mongkut

King of Siam from 1851 to 1868

Mongkut was the fourth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama IV. He reigned from 1851 until his death in 1868.

Monarchy of Thailand

The monarchy of Thailand is the constitutional form of government of Thailand. The king of Thailand is the head of state and head of the ruling Chakri dynasty.

Thailand

Country in Southeast Asia

Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese Peninsula. It is officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam, the official name until 1939. With a population of almost 66 million, it spans 513,115 square kilometres (198,115 sq mi). Thailand is…

Rama III

King of Siam from 1824 to 1851

Nangklao, also known by his regnal name Rama III, was the third king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, ruling from 21 July 1824 to 2 April 1851.

April 3

Day of the year

April 3 is the 93rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 272 days remain until the end of the year.