champasakti

CHAMPASAKTI

The Khun Lo Dynasty

GENEALOGY

continued from Lan Xang 3.

1713 – 1738 H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Jaya Sri Samudra Buddhangkura [Soi Si Samout Phouthong Koun], King of Champa Nagapurisiri [Nakhon Champa Nakhaburisi]. b. posthumously, in the hills of Poosangor Horkam, 1693, as Prince (Chao) Nakasatra Sungaya [Nokasat Song], youngest son of H.R.H. Princess Sumangala Kumari, daughter of H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Suriya Varman Dharmika Raja Parama Pavitra Prasidhadhiraja Sri Sadhana Kanayudha, King of Lan Xang, by Na Bua, Phya Senadivya. Proclaimed as King of the State of Champa Nagapurisiri [Nakhon Champa Nakhaburisi] by Phra Krum Bunsamek in 1713. Installed at the site of the Wat That Monastery, Champa Nagapurisiri, 1713. His reign saw the widespread introduction of Buddhism in the south by the monk, Ponsamek. Renounced his executive powers in favour of his eldest son, 1725. m. at Champa Nagapurisiri, ca. 1709, a daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Jaya Jatha Parama Surendra Rajadhiraja Rama [Jaya Jatha IV], King of Cambodia. He d. at Khorat, 1738, having had issue, four sons:

1) H.R.H. Prince (Chao) Jaya Kumara [Sayakouman], who succeeded as H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Brhat Bodhi Chao Angka Luang Jaya Kumara [Photi], King of Champa Nagapurisiri [Nakhon Champa Nakapurisi] – see below.
2) H.R.H. Somdetch Brhat Chao Maha Uparaja Dharmadeva Budhisada Katingnaraja [Tammatevo Pudisatkhattinarat] (s/o the Queen of the Left) (full-brother of Suriya), educ. privately. Appointed as Deputy Ruler and invested with the title of Somdetch Brhat Chao Maha Uparaja by his brother, 1728. Quarreled with him over a legal matter in 1758, raised a rebellion together with the Chao Muong of Khong and advanced on the capital, but was persuaded by the sangha into reconciliation. He d. from an illness, 1768, having had issue, four sons and one daughter:
- a) H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao Uparaja) Unga [O]. Appointed as Deputy Ruler by the King of Siam and invested with the title of Uparaja, 1778. He was k. on the orders of the King of Siam, at Attapeu, ca 1781, having had issue, two sons:
  - i) H.H. Brhat Chao Naraksha Negara Champasakti [Nak], Prince of Champasakti – see below.
  - ii) H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao) H’ui [Houy], Prince of Champasakti – see below.
  - iii)Prince (Chao) Suriya Bhunga [Su Bong]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
- b) Prince (Chao) Indra [In], Prince of Attapeu. Appointed as Prince Governor (Chao Muang) of Attapeu, by the King of Siam, 1778. He was k. on the orders of the latter, at Attapeu, ca 1781, having had issue, one son:
  - i) H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao Uparaja) Suriya [Sura], Uparaja. Appointed as Deputy Ruler and invested with the title of Uparaja, 1840. Regent of Champasakti during the succession dispute 1853-1855. He d. 1855, having had issue, two sons:
    - (1) Prince (Chao) Nukama [No Kham], Raja Varman (cre. 1863). Appointed as Chao Muang of Ubon, after the death of that ruler.
    - (2) Prince (Chao) Bhanya [Phan], Uparaja. Appointed as Deputy Ruler and invested with the title of Uparaja, 1878. Styled Raja Yudha 1870-1878.
- c) H.R.H. Somdetch Brhat Chao Maha Uparaja Dharmakirtikaya [Thammathika]. Appointed as Deputy Ruler and invested with the title of Somdetch Brhat Chao Maha Uparaja, 1813. He soon quarrelled with the King and was ordered to reside in Bangkok in 1814. Subsequently pardoned and allowed to return to Champa, he rebelled for a second time in 1817, but was defeated and fled into the jungles. Captured, divested of his titles and sent into exile in Bangkok.
- d) Prince (Chao) Kamasukra [Kam Suk]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
- e) Princess (Chao Heuane) Tulini [Tui]. m. 1779, Thao Kamapunga [Kham Phong], Brhat Padma Suriya Ratana, younger son of Brhat Ta. She had issue, two sons and four daughters – see Laos (Suvarnkut).
3) H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao Angka Luang) Budhisara [Photisane] (s/o the Cambodian princess), educ. privately. Passed over for the position of Raja Varman in favour of his younger brother in 1738.
4) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Suringha [Sourinhô], Raja Varman (full-brother of Dharmadeva), educ. privately. Raised to the title of Raja Varman by his brother, 1728. He had issue, a son:H.H. Prince (Chao) Maha Nawi [Ma Noi], who succeeded as H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Bhumi Maha Nawi [Phom Ma Noi], King of Champasakti – see below

1738 – 1791 H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Brhat Bodhi Chao Angka Luang Jaya Kumara [Pha Photi Chao], King of Champa Nagapurisiri [Nakhon Champa Nagapurisiri]. b. 1710, eldest son of H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Jaya Sri Samudra Buddhangkura [Soi Si Samout Phouthong Koun], King of Champa Nagapurisiri, educ. privately. Governor of Srilambong, before his accession. Assumed executive powers as Regent, 1725. Succeded on the death of his father, 1738. Crowned with the title of Somdetch Brhat Chao Brhat Bodhi Chao Angka Luang Jaya Kumara, 1738. Removed his permanent seat to Champa Nagapurisiri. A serious legal dispute with his eldest brother escalated into an armed conflict in 1758, when the latter marched on the capital and forced him to flea with his family to Don Mote Daeng, before a reconciliation was arranged between them by the sangha. He fled from the capital again when Siamese troops attacked in 1778, took refuge on the island of Don Sai, but was captured and marched to Bangkok in golden chains. Confined there for two years and only returned to Champa Nagapurisiri in 1780 after accepting the position of a vassal of the Siamese king. Despite his many faults, a rare example of a Buddhist ruler free of the usual trait of cruelty, who adhered to his religious principles, and eschewed war or violence not only because of the potential loss of human life but also to prevent the death, mutilation and suffering of large numbers of horses and elephants. m. H.M. Queen (Maharani Devi Kumari) ... He d. at Champa Nagapurisiri, 1791, having had issue, one son and two daughters:

1) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Anuramangkara [No-Muang]. He had issue, five sons, including:
- a) H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Anuya [Nou], King of Champasakti – see below.
- b) Prince (Chao) Jatha [Set]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
- c) H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Buwana [Bua], King of Champasakti – see below.
1) Princess (Chao Heuane) Bhumiwakawa [Pom Hua or Pomhuakwa].
2) Princess (Chao Heuane) Dhani Keava [Thon Keu or Tenkeo].

1791 – 1811 see Suvarnakut.

1811 H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Anuya [Nu], King of Champasakti, eldest son of Prince Anuramangkara [No-Muang] and a nephew of H.H. Chao Brhat Vijaya Raja Khatiya Varman, educ. privately and at Bangkok. Restored to the throne by the Siamese, 1811. He d. three days after his nomination as King, 1811, having had issue, three sons.

1811 – 1813 Interregnum.

1813 – 1820 H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Bhumi Maha Nawi [Phom Ma Noi], King of Champasakti, son of H.R.H. Prince (Chao) Surinha, Raja Varman, educ. privately and at Bangkok. Appointed as Chao Muang Nakhon Champassak (Prince Governor of the State of Champasakti) by the King of Siam, after the death of his cousin, 1813. Failed to deal with a serious rebellion by Kha from the southern districts in 1820 and fled to Bangkok, where he remained there for the rest of hs days. He d. at Bangkok, 1821, having had issue, six sons:

1) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Anga [Un].
2) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Nudha [Nud]. He had issue, a son:
a) H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao Uparaja) Bima Bisana Buvanarabarna [Phimphisan Bualaphan], Brhat Savadhi Voralaksana (cre. 1874). Appointed to the rank and title of Raja Varman by the King of Siam, and prom to Deputy Ruler with the title of Uparaja 1870. He d. 1876.
3) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Singha [Saeng], Uparaja. He disputed the succession with Prince Sena 1853-1856. Appointed as Deputy Ruler and invested with the title of Uparaja, 1863. He d. 1870, having had issue:
- a) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Suriya [Sua]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
4) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Buna [Boun].
5) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Chandra [Chun], Chao Raja Varman (cre. 1870).H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Chula [Chu], Uparaja (cre. 1855). Administrator of the principality 1858-1862. He d. before 1870.

1820 – 1827 Interregnum under Siamese rule, Champassak, Yasoton, Khemaratta and Ubol erected into separate provinces directly dependent on Bangkok with the Uaparaja Yo of Vientiane ruling as Governor until the town was captured by the Siamese. Yo escaped and was pursued to a pagoda, where he sought but failed to secure sanctuary, subsequently committed suicide by leaping off the roof.

1827 – 1840 H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao) H’ui, Prince of Champasakti. b. 1780, younger son of H.H. Prince (Chao) Unga [O], Prince (Chao Muang) of Attapau, educ. Royal Corps of Pages, Bangkok, Siam. A General in the Siamese forces, he was sent to hunt down and capture the Uparaja Yo, appointed to replace him as Chao Muang Nakhon Champassak (Prince Governor of the State of Champasakti) by the King of Siam, 1827*. He d. at Himlot, Champassak, 1840 , having had issue, seven sons and seven daughters:

1) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Soma [Som], Chao Sri Suratta [Sisurat], educ. Royal Corps of Pages, Bangkok, Siam. Appointed as Chao Muang (Prince Governor) of Dat and invested with the personal title of Chao Sisurat, 1840.
2) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Indra [Inh]. He had issue, a son:
- a) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Dharma Anurudha [Thommo Anurut], Chao Raja Vudha (cre. 1878).
3) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Kamanaya [Kham-Nhai], who succeeded as Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharma Sundaragana Negara Champasakti [Youtti Thammasunthon], Prince of Champasakti – see below. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
4) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Kamasukti [Kham-Suk], who succeeded as H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhana Negara Champasakti [Youtti Thammathone], Prince of Champasakti – see below.
5) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Kamasuriya [Kham-Sui].
6) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Nawi [Noi].
7) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Buma [Phomma].
One of these princes enjoyed the title of Chao Raja Baktinaya, and had issue, at least three daughters:
- a) Princess (Chao Heuane Nhing) Thungaguni [Thong Khoun]. m. as his second wife, H.H. Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya Negara Champasakti [Bua Laphan Ratsadany], Prince of Champasakti (b. 1874; d. from cancer, at Bassac, November 1945), son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhana [Youtti Thammathone], Prince of Champasakti. She d. at Bassak, 1909, having had issue, one son and one daughter – see below.
- b) Princess (Chao Heuane Nhing) Yim. m. as his third wife, 1909, H.H. Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya Negara Champasakti [Bua Laphan Ratsadany], Prince of Champasakti (b. 1874; d. from cancer, at Bassac, November 1945), son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhana [Youtti Thammathone], Prince of Champasakti. She d. at Bassak, 1910, having had issue – see below.
- c) Princess (Chao Heuane Nhing) Sudhi Saramuni na Champasakti [South Samone]. m. as his sixth wife, at Bassac, 1912, after the birth of her son, H.H. Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya Negara Champasakti [Bua Laphan Ratsadany], Prince of Champasakti (b. 1874; d. from cancer, at Bassac, November 1945), son of her paternal uncle, H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhana [Youtti Thammathone], Prince of Champasakti. She d. at Bangkok, 1960 (crem. there), having had issue – see below.
1) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Bima [Phim]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
2) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Khema [Khem].
3) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Duani [Thua].
4) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Kamasingha [Kham Sing].
5) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Khayati [Khai].
6) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Kamabinga [Khampheng].
7) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Duang Chandra [Duang Chan].

* The Siamese chronicles state that seven women from the Uparaja of Vientiane’s harem were gifted to him by the Siamese King, but this is a lie. It is clear that these ladies were sent to Bangkok and there distributed amongst the harems of the King himself, the Viceroy, other Siamese princes and officials.

1840 – 1851 H.H. Brhat Chao Nagaraja Negara Champasakti [Nak], Prince (Chao Muang) of Champasakti [Nakhon Champassak]. b. 1774, eldest son of H.H. Prince Unga [O], Prince of Attapeu, educ. privately. Appointed as Deputy Ruler and raised to the title of Uparaja by the King of Siam, 1828. Regent for his brother Prince H’ui 1840. Appointed as Chao Muang Nakhon Champassak (Prince Governor of the State of Champasakti) by the King of Siam, on his death, 1840. He d. from cholera, at Bangkok, Siam, 1851 (4th day of the rising moon, the 4th month), aged 76 years, having had issue six sons and four daughters:

1) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Sena [Sen], Chao Raja Varman (cre. 1840). He disputed the succession with Prince Singha 1853-1856.
2) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Jaya [Sa], Chao Raja Putra (cre. 1840).
3) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Mina [Mi], Chao Budhisana.
4) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Putra [But], Chao Indrasidha [Inthatsith].
5) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Kamasingha [Kham Sing].
6) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Kamanuya [Kham Noi].
1) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Duang Chandra [Duang-Chan].
2) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Soirima [Sim].
3) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Jinga [Chieng].
4) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Khema [Khem].

1851 – 1853 H.H. Brhat Chao Buwana [Boua], Prince of Champasakti, son of H.M. Somdetch Brhat Chao Anuya [Nu], King of Champasakti, educ. Corps of Pages, Bangkok, Siam. Succeeded on the death of his cousin, 1851. Appointed as Chao Muang Nakhon Champassak (Prince Governor of the State of Champasakti) by the King of Siam in 1852. He d. before the golden tray for his appointment was prepared and dispatched, at Bangkok, Siam, 1853, having had issue, two sons:

1) Prince (Chao) Indra [In]. He had issue, a son:

a) Prince (Chao) Bitra [Phet]. m. Princess (Chao Nang) Pengchan, daughter of his paternal uncle, Prince (Chao) Bhimasura Dharmadeva Khamphouy [Ya Chao Tham], by his first wife, Mom Kongphong. He had issue:

i) Princess (Chao Heuane) Khamkip (only daughter of Tham's only daughter). m. Prince (Chao) Dungpaya [Thongbay], from another branch of the royal family. She had issue, a son:

(1) Prince (Chao) Anujaya [Nouchay]. m. H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane Nhing) Rattanary na Champasakti, daughter of H.R.H. Somdet Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya Negara Champasakti [Bua Laphan Ratsadany], Prince of Champasaktiby his fifth wife, Mom Chandra Samudhi na Champasakti [Chan Samouth]. He had issue, a son:

(a) Major Prince (Chao) Singto Na Champassak, educ. l’École speciale militaire de St Cyr, Paris, France. Cmsnd as Sub-Lieut Royal Lao Army 1969, settled in France as a refugee, where he joined the Légion Etrangère, and later transferred to the regular French army, rising to the rank of Maj 20/12/1994, cdt cadre special, served in former Yugoslavia and in Africa 22 ans de services 2003. Author of “Mon Destin” (2010). Rcvd: Knt of the National Order of Merit of France (2.5.2003). Copyright© Christopher Buyers

2) Prince (Chao) Bhimasura Dharmadeva Khamphouy [Phimmasone Thammatheva] [Ya Tham Chao] [Chao Tham Phoui]. b. ca 1845. Commanded by Chao Yudhi Dharma Sundhara (his “uncle”) to establish control in the Sesan River Basin in the 1880s, he established Siamese suzerainty there, but later switched allegiance to France after that nation established its control in the area. Native Governor of Stung Treng (Sieng Teng in Lao) 1906-1907, 1910-1911, 1915-1917 and 1918-1920. m. (first) Mom Kongphong, who had five sons and one daughter. m. (second) Mom Anugama [Noukham], who had one son, daughter of Thao Phommabut. m. (third) Mom Fong, who also had one son. He d. at Voeunsai, early 1930, having had issue, seven sons and one daughter:

a) Prince (Chao) Bandhara [Phanh] (s/o Kongphong). m. H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane Nhing) Koumaly, daughter of H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhara,
Prince of the State of Champasakti. He d.v.p.
b) Prince (Chao) Buya [Phouy] (s/o Kongphong). He d.v.p.
c) Prince (Chao) Suri [Sone] (s/o Kongphong). m. Mom Kura [Koun]. He was k. in Battambang, before 1930, having had issue, a son:

i) Prince (Chao) Aryajaya [Anya Sai].

d) Prince (Chao) My (s/o Kongphong). Governor of Moulapoumak (Stung Treng) 1920-1925. m. Nang One Keo. He d.v.p. at Voeunsai, 1925.
e) Prince (Chao) Anura [Nhou] (s/o Kongphong). Governor of Moulapoumak (Stung Treng) 1925. He d.v.p. at Voeunsai, late 1925, having had issue (who returned to
Champassak, in Lao territory after his death).
f) Prince (Chao) Liamagama [Liamkham] (s/o Anugama).
g) Prince (Chao) Gamabura [Khamphoun] (s/o Anugama). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
a) Princess (Chao Nang) Pengchan (d/o Kongphong). m. Prince (Chao) Bitra [Phet], son of her paternal uncle, Prince (Chao) Indra [In]. She had issue, an only daughter – see above.
One of the above, had issue, a daughter:

i) Princess (Chao Nang) Oudone. m. Ouch Khamkorn, Phagna Virakara [Ya (Vira) Korn], an ethnic Khmer from Phum Krakor, Kratie.

One of the above had issue, a son :

i) Prince (Chao) Noudeng (grandson of Ya Chao Tham). m. a daughter or granddaughter of Thao Bimaputra [Phommabut]. He had issue, a daughter: Prince (Chao Nang) Kinkham. b. 1922. Fl May 2008. m. Me Srok Thouay.

1853 – 1855 Interregnum during a succession dispute, Prince Suriya, Uparaja, acted as Regent. He d. 1855.

1856 – 1858 H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharma Sundaragana Negara Champasakti [Youtti Thammasunthon], Prince of Champasakti. b. at Himlot, 1830, as Prince (Chao) Kamanaya [Kham Nhai], third son of H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao) H’ui, Prince of Champasakti, educ. Bangkok, Siam. Appointed as Chao Muang Nakhon Champassak (Prince Governor of the State of Champasakti) by the King of Siam, 1856. Invested with the personal title of Chao Yudhi Dharmasundara Negara Champasakti [Youtti Thammasunthon Nakorn Champassak] 1856 and later promoted to Chao Yudhi Dharma Sundaragana Negara Champasakti. He d.s.p.m. at Himlot, 1858 , having had issue, two daughters:

1) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Kamabumi [Kham-Phu].
2) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Mala.

1858 - 1900 H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhara Negara Champasakti, Prince of the State of Champasakti. b. at Himlot, 1839, as Prince Kamasukti [Kham-Souk], fourth son of H.H. Prince (Brhat Chao) H’ui, Prince of Champasakti, educ. Royal Corps of Pages, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Siam. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother 1858. Reigned under the regency of the Uparaja, until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers as Chao Muang Nakhon Champassak (Prince Governor of the State of Champasakti) by the King of Siam, 1863. Installed with the personal title of Chao Yudhi Dharmadhara Negara Champasakti, 1863. Received Mons Carné, the French envoy, 1866. Returned to Bassac, where he constructed a new palace and re-established the old capital, February 1874. Granted precedence at the Court of Bangkok immediately after the Siamese Prime Minister. Placed under the control of a Siamese appointed regional Governor-General 1891. Rcvd: KGC of the Orders of the White Elephant (first class) and Crown of Siam (first class). m. (first) ... m. (second) Princess (Chao Heuane) Keavakama [Kheuakham]. m. (third) ... m. (fourth) ... m. (fifth) Mom Suri Kutmaya na Champasakti [Sone Keutmai], a commoner. He d. at Bassak, 28^th July 1900 aged 62 years, having had issue, four sons and four daughters:

1) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Anuya [Nhouy], who succeeded as H.R.H. Somdet Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya Negara Champasakti [Bua Laphan Ratsadany], Prince of Champasakti (s/o Keavakama) – see below.
2) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Ping-kama na Champasakdi, Chao Saktiprasartha Suprasidhi, educ. Royal Corps of Pages, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Siam. Joined Siamese Govt Service and served in various appointments within the Ministry of the Interior, culminating in Governor of Lampang. He may have had issue:
- a) Prince (Chao) Sisay NaChampassak. m. Mom Kaysone (b. 1901; m. second, Duane, and d. at Pakse, 9^th April 1980, having had a son by her second husband). He had issue:
  - i) XXX, who had issue: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    - (1) Siridavane Nachampassak. b. 1982, educ. Jacques Prévert, Carrières-sur-Seine, Coll Lamartine, Houilles, Lycée Les Pierres Vives, Carrières-sur-Seine, and Cergy UFR Langues, Cergy, France. Employed with Elvia Assistance in Paris 2005-2006.
    - (2) Siridavone Nachampassak. b. 1984, educ. Jacques Prévert, Carrières-sur-Seine, Coll Lamartine, Houilles, Lycée Les Pierres Vives, Carrières-sur-Seine, and Lycée Evariste Galois, Sartrouville, France. Granddaughter of Chao Sisay na Champassak.
  - ii) XXX, who had issue:
    - (1) William Nachampassak. b. 1976, educ. Coll Pierre Bodet, Angouleme, Coll Montesquieu and the Lycée Enseignement Général et Technologique Voltaire, Orléans, France. Information developer and analyst with Banque SOFINCO in Evry 1998-2001.
    - (1) Dominique Nachampassak (cousin of Siridavane and Elisabeth). b. 1974, educ. Coll Pierre Bodet, Angoulême, and Coll Montesquieu, Orléans, France.
    - (2) Phayline Nachampassak (sister of Dominique). b. 1974, educ. Ecole Groupe Jean Moulin, Angoulême, Ecole Denis Diderot, Coll Montesquieu, Lycée Enseignement Général et Technologique Voltaire, Univ de Orléans, and IUP ingénierie chimie appliqué, Orléans, and DESS management qualité, Toulon, France. Employed with Menzolit in Vineuil 2004-2007, Technical Engineer with CEA Le Ripault in Monts 2008, and Technical Quality Engineer with Faiveley Transport at Saint Pierre des Corps since 2009.
  - iii) XXX, who had issue, a son and a daughter:
    - (1) Pras Toupou Nachampassak (cousin of Siridavane). b. 1982, educ. Jacques Prévert and Groupe Alouettes, Carrières-sur-Seine, Coll Lamartine, Houilles, Coll Colette, Sartrouville, Lycée Jean Jaurès, Argenteuil, Lycée Evariste Galois, Sartrouville, and ESUP, Maisons Laffite. He has issue, one son.
    - (1) Pradichith Nachampassak (sister of Pras Toupou). b. 1977, educ. Jacques Prévert, Carrières-sur-Seine, Ecole Saint-Charles, Paris, Coll Lamartine, Houilles, Coll Arthur Rimbaud, Aubergenville, and Ecole supérieure de gestion (ESG), Paris, France. Employed with Fujitsu-Siemens at Nanterre 1996-2002. Pradi Nachampassak. m. 8^th October 2005, Aziz Boulahyane (b. 1976), educ. Groupe Alouettes, Carrières-sur-Seine, Coll Lamartine, Houilles, and Lycée Evariste Galois, Sartrouville, France, Technician at the Hôpital Vaugirard Gabriel Pallez Ap-Hp in Paris 2002-2007. She has issue, one daughter.
  - iv) XXX, who had issue, four daughters:
    - (1) Soukdavanh Nachampassak. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    - (2) Soukdavone Nachampassak. b. 1975, educ. Ecole Marcel Plaisant and Coll Victor Hugo, Bourges, France. m. ... Gayat.
    - (3) Soukdavy Nachampassak. b. 1976, educ. Ecole Marcel Plaisant, Coll Victor Hugo, Lycée Alain-Fournier and AFPA, Bourges, France. Technical Information Technologist with Atos Origin TPI in Orléans since 2003. m. ... She has issue, a daughter.
    - (4) Thavysouk Nachampassak. b. 1982 (cousin of Dominique), educ. Ecole Marcel Plaisant, Coll Victor Hugo, Lycée Jacques Coeur and Lycée Professionnel Jean Mermoz, Bourges, France. Employed at the Hopital Jacques Coeur in Bourges.
  - v) Bounlu Nachampassak. m. Sipathouma, daughter of Vathsy Sisombat, by his wife, Princess (Chao Heuane) Singkham Sinbandhit, second daughter of Prince (Chao) Oudone Sinbandhit [Luang Oudone Sinbandhit]. He had issue, one son and two daughters:
    - (1) Philippe Nachampassak. b. 1979, educ. Coll La Maillière, Lognes, Seine et Marne, Lycée Saint-Benigne, Lycée Les Arcades, Univ de Bourgogne and the Acad Commerciale Internationale, Dijon, and Ecole Supérieure Libre des Sciences Commerciales Appliquées (ESLSCA), Paris, France.
    - (1) Elisabeth Chanthavisouk Nachampassak (cousin of Dominique). b. 1977, educ. Ecole Georges Bastide, Toulouse, Coll Jean Rostand, Quetigny, Lycée Le Castel, Lycée Simone Weil, and Lycée Saint-Benigne, Dijon, France.Caroline Nachampassak (sister of Elisabeth). b. 1979, educ. Ecole Georges Bastide, Toulouse, Ecole les Huches-Francois Mitterand and Coll Jean Rostand, Quetigny, Lycée Le Castel, IUT de Univ de Dijon and Univ de Bourgogne, Dijon, and MSTCF, Besancon, France. m. Clement Levallois.
3) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Vani [Oui], Chao Saktiprasartha [Sak Praseuth]. b. at Champasakti, 1882 (s/o Kutmayi), educ. Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon. Joined Siamese civil service in Bangkok 1897, entered Ministry of the Interior and served at Pitsanulok 1900-1901, Sec (Admin) at Champassak 1901-1902, emigrated to Siam in 1904 and resumed his career with the Siamese Interior Ministry, served at Monthon Phayap 1906-1907, Nai Amphone at Chaing Mai 1907-1909, Chao Muang at Chiang Rai 1909. Returned to Laos 1946, Mbr Supreme Council of Laos 1948-1955. Granted the surname of na Champasakti by King Rama VI of Siam in 1915. Rcvd: Cdr of the Order of the Million Elephants and White Parasol. (first) at Campasakti, 1904, Princess (Chao Heuane) Keava Sri Savangsa [Keo Sisavang], from Champasakti, who had nine children. m. (second) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane) Sangavanakama [Sangvankham], who had six children, daughter of H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhana Negara Champasakti, Prince of Champasakti, by his second wife, H.H. Princess Keavakama. He d. 1966, having had issue, fifteen children, including a sons and five daughters:

b) Lieutenant-Colonel Prince (Chao) Anurasakti Jaya na Champasakti [Anousak X Na Champassak]. b. 6^th July 1924 (sixth child of Sangavanakama), educ. Thamasat Univ, Bangkok, Thailand, US Army Command & Gen Staff Coll, and US Army Intelligence Sch. Head of the Documentation Bureau of the FAR General Staff. m. Mom Souvanh Vilay na Champasakti (b. 14^th July 1929; d. at Benton, Washington, USA, 19^th December 2002). He had issue, three daughters:
- i) Princess (Chao Heuane) Sumana na Champasakti [Soumana Na Champassak]. b. 1955. Settled at Kennewick, Washington, USA.
- ii) Princess (Chao Heuane) Suvananariya na Champasakti [Souvannary Na Champassak]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
- iii) Princess (Chao Heuane) Suvannanga na Champasakti [Souvannong Na Champassak].
a) Princess (Chao Heuane Nhing) Angkama na Champasakti [Angkham Nachampassak-Sing Rajphak]. b. at Pakse, 1^st January 1904 (d/o Sangavanakama). m.
Luang Singha Rajabakti [Sing Rajphak], a descendant of Prince (Chao) Khampome, sometime Maha Uparaja of Champasakti. She d. at Orléans, France, 8^th September 2006, aged 102 years, having had issue, four sons:

i) Lieutenant-General H.E. Basukti Somali Singha Rajabakti [Phasouk Somly Sorathsapak Sing Rajphak] (s/o Angkama). Maj-Gen and GOC of the 4^th
military region (Pakse) 1962-1971, Lt-Gen and Chief of Armed Forces Staff 1971-1975. Arrested and imprisoned in a ‘re-education” camp by the Communists. Rcvd: Cdr Legion of Merit of USA (16.12.1968), etc. m. Princess (Chao Heuane) Bounlônh na Champasakti-Singha Rajabakti [Nachampassak-S Rajphak], daughter of H.R.H. Somdet Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya, Prince of Champasakti, by his wife, Mom Anuyani na Champasakti. He d. in detention, before 1980, having had issue, including three daughters:

(1) Dr Mrs Vell (older than Pathoumma).
(2) Pradhuma Singha Rajabakti [Mme Pathoumma S Rajphak-Nachampassak], educ. Ecole Supérieur de Pédagogie, Dong Dok. Controller of Accounts du B.E.et de l’ AJBF. Mbr Club Champassak. m. Prince (Chao) Keava Kumara na Champasakti [Keuakoun na Champassak], Sec-Gen du B.E.et de l’ AJBF, son of H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Sri Rama na Champasakti [Silomé na Champassak]. She has issue, a daughter – see below.
(3) Somasiri Singha Rajabakti [Somsy S Rajphak].

ii) Colonel Kamasukdi Singha Rajabakti [Khamsouk Sorathsapak Singrajphak]. b. 24^th July 1930. Editor “Voice of the People” 1972-1975. Imprisoned at Camp No 5 in Viengxay 1975. Rcvd: Knt of the National Order of Merit of France (15.11.2004). He d. at Anaheim, California, USA, 29^thApril 2010, having had issue.
iv) Major Kamasingha Suriya Rajabakti [Khamsing Sorathsaphak]. m. Princess (Chao Heuane) Bousabaly na Champasakti- Suriya Rajabakti [Nachampassak-S Rajphak], daughter of H.R.H. Somdet Brhat Chao Buvanarabarna Rajadhanaya, Prince of Champasakti, by his wife, Mom Anuyani na Champasakti.

b) Princess (Chao Heuane) Apasurivalayani na Champasakti [Absonvalay Na Champassak] (d/o Keava) (second daughter and fifth child of Keava). m. Kahok Don Sasorith, brother of Katay.
c) Princess (Chao Heuane) Ulayani na Champasakti [Nang Oulay Na Champassak] (d/o Keava) (third daughter and sixth child of Keava). m. 1946, H.E. Phagna Katay Don Sasorith (b. 12^th July 1904; d. at Vientenne, 29^th December 1959), Editor of “Lao Chaleun”, Minister for Finance in the Lao Issara Govt 1945-1946, in exile in Thailand 1946-1949, Deputy & MNA 1951, Prime Minister of Laos 1954-1956, Deputy Prime Minister 1956, author of Contribution à l’histoire du mouvement d’indépendance national Lao (1948), rcvd: GC of the Order of the Million Elephants & White Parasol, Medal of the Reign 1^st class, etc.
d) Princess (Chao Heuane) Parvati na Champasakti [Phavady Na Champassak] (d/o Keava) (youngest daughter and ninth child of Keava), educ. Satri Maha Photharam Sch, Silom, Bangkok. Employed with the Thai administration in Champasakti 1942-1946, school teacher 1946-1948. m. at Champasakti, 1948, H.E. Thao Leuam Rajasombat, Phagna Rajasombat (b. at Ubon; d. at Vientienne), educ. Lycée Pavie, Vientienne, and Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon, Sec to Phoui Sananikone 1948, Mbr Comité de Défense des Intérêts Nationaux (CDIN) 1958, Minister for Finance, Ambassador to Thailand 1965-1969, and to Spain 1969-1973, Sec-Gen Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1973-1975, son of a French father and Lao mother. She had issue:
- i) Sombounsuk Rajasombat na Champassak. Settled in Spain.

Chao Saktiprasartha also adopted two brothers, sons of Doan Vinh Thuan, LLD, advocate of the Court of Appeal at Nancy and a rich proprietor from French Indo-China, author of “La France d'Asie” (1909), by his wife, (m. at Nancy, 10^th February 1913) Mathilde Hossenlopp, a lady from Alsace-Lorraine:
- c) Thaï Doan na Champassak. b. at Mytho, Cochin China, 1914, as Maurice Doan Vinh Thaï, educ. Lycée Masséna, Cimiez, Nice. Adopted by Chao Sakraprasartha, when he assumed the name and title of Chao Thaï Doan na Champassak. Joined the Free-French forces in Algiers 1940, cmsnd as Sub-Lieut 55ème BMIC (Bataillon de mitrailleurs indigènes coloniaux) and served as a parachutist in India 1943, sent to Chunking in charge of secret ops inside Japanese occupied Indochina 1943-1945. Author of “Ancestral Voices: Recollections of Chungking, August-December, 1943” (1956). Rcvd: French War Cross (27.6.1940).
- b) Tiane Doan na Champasakti. b. at Mytho, Cochin China, 1916, as Pierre Raymond Doan Vinh, educ. Lycée Masséna, Cimiez, Nice. Chemist and painter. Adopted by Chao Sakraprasartha, when he assumed the name and title of Chao Tiane Doan na Champassak. m. (first) Juitepec, Mexico, 7^th April 1964 (div. at Cuernavaca, Mexico, January 1969), as her seventh husband, Barbara Woolworth Hutton (b. at New York City, USA, 14^th November 1912; d. at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, 11^th May 1979, bur. Woolworth Family Mausoleum, Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York) former wife of (i) Prince Alexis Zakharovitch Mdivani, (ii) Count Curt Heinrich Eberhard Erdmann Georg von Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow, (iii) Archbald Alexander Leach alias “Cary Grant”, the actor, (iv) Prince Igor Nikolaievitch Troubetzkoy, (v) H.E. Porfirio Rubirosa, sometime Dominican Ambassador to the Argentine, and (vi) Baron Gottfried Alexander Maximilian Walter Kurt von Cramm, sometime German Tennis player, rcvd: Officer of the Order of the Million Elephants & White Parasol (8.11.1964), daughter of Franklyn Laws Hutton, by his wife, Edna, daughter of Frank Winfield Woolworth. m. (second) ... He d. in Greece, 1990, having had issue, a son:
  - i) Tiane-Laurent Doan na Champasakti. b. at Puyvert, Luberon, France, 1973, educ. in Spain, Morocco and Quebec, and at the Dawson Inst of Photography, Montreal, Canada. Professional photographer. Mbr l’Agence Vu. Author of “Le Sexe des anges” (2003), “Le Rivage: Une épopée Indochinoise” (2008), “Birmanie, voyage intérieur” (2008).
4) H.H. Prince (Sadet Chao) Jaya [Chao Chouy]. b. 1884.
1) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane Nhing) Sangavanakama [Sangvankham] (d/o Keavakama). m. her half-brother, as his second wife, Prince (Sadet Chao) Vani [Oui], Chao Saktiprasartha (b. at Champasakti, 1882; d. 1966), son of H.H. Brhat Chao Yudhi Dharmadhana, Prince of Champasakti, by his fifth wife, Mom Kutmayi na Champasakti. She had issue, six children – see above.
2) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane Nhing) Koumaly. m. Prince (Chao) Bandhara [Phan], son of Prince (Chao) Bhimasura Dharmadeva Khamphouy [Ya Tham Chao], sometime Governor of Stung Treng (Sieng Teng), by his first wife, Mom Kongphong – see above.
3) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane Nhing) Thungapaksha [Thongphauk]. m. Phra Bounkitprachakone. She had issue, a son:

a) Suri Kuttawapara [Sone Kouttaubon].

4) H.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Heuane Nhing) Chandra Sudhi [Chanh Sot] (d/o Keavakama). Fl 1963 .

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