Yugala Dighambara

Summary

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.

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
HouseYukol family (Chakri Dynasty)
FatherChulalongkorn (Rama V)
MotherSaisavali Bhiromya
SignatureYugala Dighambara ยุคลฑิฆัมพร's signature

Early life and education edit

The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as Viceroy of the South during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud and as the Minister of the Interior in the government of King Prajadhipok.

Personal life edit

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

Death edit

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 edit

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

Ancestry edit

References edit

  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.