Kingdom of Luang Phrabang
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The Kingdom of Luang Phrabang, also called Kingdom of Luang Prabang was formed in 1707 as a result of the split of the Kingdom of Lan Xang. When the kingdom split, Muang Phuan became a tributary state
Luang Phrabang Kingdom (南掌国) delegates in Beijing in 1761. 万国来朝图
Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
Sisavang Vong
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King Sisavangvong, known by his courtesy name Sisavangvong, was the last ruler of the Lao Kingdom of Luang Prabang and the founding king of the Kingdom of Laos. Born Prince Khao on 14 July 1885, he as
Kingdom of Luang Phrabang
…On 11 May 1947, the Kingdoms of Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Champassak were reorganized into the Kingdom of Laos, with the King of Luang Prabang, Sisavang Vong, becoming King of Laos. In 1954, the Kingdom of Laos gained full independence from France. Kitsarat (1707–1713…
Sisavang Vong in Hanoi
Sisavang Vong on a Laotian postage stamp (1951)