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Narisara Nuwattiwong
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Prince Chitcharoen, the Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong (Thai: นริศรานุวัดติวงศ์ RTGS: Naritsaranuwattiwong; 28 April 1863 – 10 March 1947), Prince Naris for short, né Chitcharoen (จิตรเจริญ), was a member of the royal family of Siam (now Thailand), minister, general and scholar. A polymath, he became known as "the great craftsman of Siam" and "the prince master".[1] The anniversary of his birth, 28 April, is celebrated in Thailand as "Prince Naris Day".[2]
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Chitcharoen จิตรเจริญ | |
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Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong | |
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Born | (1863-04-28)28 April 1863 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
Died | 10 March 1947(1947-03-10) (aged 83) Bangkok, Siam |
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Issue | 9 sons and daughters
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House | Chitrabhongse (Chakri) |
Father | Mongkut (Rama IV) |
Mother | Phannarai (Chae Siriwong) |
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Minister of Royal Treasury | |
In office 21 March 1892 – 23 December 1894 | |
Preceded by | Chaturonrasmi |
Succeeded by | Srisiddhi Thongjaya |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 1894–1899 | |
Preceded by | Phum Srichaiyant |
Succeeded by | Thongkhongkonhyai |
Chief of the Joint Operations Department | |
In office 1896–1899 | |
Preceded by | Bhanurangsi Savangwongse |
Succeeded by | Bhanurangsi Savangwongse |
Commander of the Navy Department | |
In office 1898–1899 | |
Preceded by | Kachornchratwongse |
Succeeded by | Prachak Silapakhom |
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