LAOS

The Khun Lo Dynasty

GENEALOGY

1959 - [1980] H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Phra Rajanachakra Lao Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Savangsa Vadhana [Savang Vathana], King of Laos. b. at the Royal Palace, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang, 13^th November 1907, eldest son of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Phra Rajanachakra Lao Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Savangsa Varman [Sisavangvong], King of Laos, by his first wife, H.M. Queen (Samdach Brhat Rajini Ekka Akkharara Maha Sri) Kamavani Dungsiri [Kham-Ouane Thongsi], educ. Royal Palace Sch, Luang Prabang, Lycée Montpellier, and l’É;cole Sciences et Politiques, Paris. Sec-Gen of the Royal Household 1933-1941, Presdt of the Privy Council 1941-1949, Adviser Franco-Siamese Conciliation Cmsn 1947, actg Prime Minister 1951. Deported to Saigon by the Japanese for calling for a popular uprising against them in May 1945. Deprived of his position as Crown Prince by the Lao Issara, 10^th November 1945 (rescinded 23^rd April 1946). Concluded the agreement and signed the protocol with the French and the Prince of Champasakti, which reunified the kingdom and incorporated the southern provinces within the kingdom of Laos, at Vientiane, 27^th August 1946. Signed the peace treaty concluding hostilities with Japan at San Francisco, 8^th September 1951. Became Regent for his incapacitated father, 20^th August 1959. Succeeded on his death, 29^th October 1959. Field Marshal Royal Lao Army 1959. Grand Master of the Most Esteemed Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol, and of the Orders of Education, Agricultural Merit, and Civil Merit, 29^th October 1959. Founder of the Orders of the Crown of Laos and Feminine Merit in 1962. He was forced to abdicate by the Communists on 29^th November 1975, who proclaimed the country a “democratic and popular republic” on 2^nd December 1975. Supreme Counsellor to the Communist regime 1975-1977. Placed under house arrest in Muong Viengxay 1976-1977, then removed to "re-education camps" in the north-eastern province of Houaphan, together with the Queen, the Crown Prince and Prince Sri Savangsa, on 11^th March 1977 and not heard of since. Rcvd: GC of the Orders of the Million Elephants & the White Parasol, Medal of the Reign 1st class of King Sisavang Vong, and Cdr of the Orders of Public Instruction, Agricultural Merit, and Civic Merit (20.11.1950), Knt of the Order of Maha Chakri of Thailand (22.3.1963), Grand Collar of the National Order of Independence of Cambodia (18.4.1963), Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum of Japan (11.8.1970), GC of the Royal Order of Cambodia (1959, GO 17.3.1935), Chula Chom Klao of Thailand (21.7.1955), the National Order of Vietnam (1959), Polonia Restituta of Poland (x.3.1963), Truth (Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma) of Burma (20.3.1963), and of the Legion of Honour of France (13.7.1966, GO 1942, Officer 9.8.1941, Knt 13.6.1936), the Orders of the State Crown of Malaysia (DMN), and Ojasvi Rajanya of Nepal (1970), Raja of the Order of Sikatuna of the Philippines, Cdr of the Order of Suvadara of Cambodia, Indochina Campaign Medal of France (1954), etc. m. as his only wife, at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 7^th August 1930, H.M. Queen (Samdach Brhat Rajini Akkhara Maha Sri) Kamabuyi [Kham-Phoui] (b. at Ban Meun Na, Luang Prabang, 12^th July 1912; d. at Camp No 7, Sop Hao, Houaphan province, ca. 12^th December 1981*), rcvd: the Order of Feminine Merit 1^st class, Knt of the Order of Maha Chakri (22.3.1963), and GC of the Orders of Chula Chom Klao (21.7.1955) of Thailand, and the Precious Crown of Japan (11.8.1970), daughter of H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Kamabana [Kham-Phane], Chao Krum Mahasenapati, of Ban Meun Na, Luang Prabang, by his wife, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Kamuni [Kham-oune]. He may have d. from starvation and the withholding of medical attention, at Camp 01, Sop Hao, Houaphan province, ca. March 1980*) (bur. at point VH 438-745), having had issue, four sons and two daughters:

• 1) H.R.H. Crown Prince (Anga Mahkuta Rajakumara) Varman Savangsa [Vong Savang]. b. at the Hoy Lat Residence, Luang Prabang, 27^th September 1931, educ. Montpellier Univ. Installed as Heir Apparent with the title of Crown Prince (Anga Mahkuta Rajakumara), 29^th October 1962. Mbr Supreme Peoples’ Assembly 1975-1977. Presdt & Supreme Head of the Lao Red Cross Soc. Rcvd: GC of the Orders of the Million Elephants & White Parasol, Medals of the Reign 1^st class of King Sisavang Vong and King Savang Vathana, GC of the Orders of the Chrysanthemum of Japan (x.4.1965), and the Royal Order of Cambodia. m. at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 4^th August 1962, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Manikyalani [Mahneelai] (b. 29^th December 1941), rcvd: the Order of Feminine Merit 1^st class, GC of the Order of the Precious Crown of Japan (x.4.1965), daughter of H.R.H. Prince Kamabana Panya [Kham-Phan Panya], sometime Ambassador to the USA, by a commoner from Pak Lai, and adopted daughter of his second wife, H.H. Princess Kamabuvani. He probably d. at Camp 01, Viengsai, Houaphan province, ca. 2^nd May 1978*, having had issue, four sons and three daughters:
  • a) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha) Sulinga Varman Savangsa [Soulivong Savang], Head of the Royal House of Laos – see below.
  • b) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha) Danya Varman Savangsa [Thanyavong Savang]. b. at Villa de la Princesse, Luang Prabang, 17^th April 1964. Escaped across the Mekong River from Laos to Thailand together with his elder brother, on a raft made of banana palm trunks, 3^rd August 1981. Settled in France and later Australia, returned to Laos in 2001. Inducted as a monk in Luang Prabang 2002. mm. at Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, 13^th May 2006, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Malika [Malika Khammao] (b. 4^th November 1976), daughter of H.R.H. Prince Mani Varman Kamauva [Manivong Khammao], sometime Head of the Palace Secretariat, by his wife, H.H. Princess Sri Vanavuni [Sivanvone], daughter of H.R.H. Prince Sri Bala Varman Sri Salumsakti [Siboravong Sisaleumsak], sometime Cdt Royal Guard. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • c) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha) Srilana Varman Savangsa [Silanavong Savang]. b. at Villa de la Princesse, Luang Prabang, 1969. Lives in the USA.
  • d) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha) Anuraja Varman Savangsa [Anouratha Vong Savang]. b. at Villa de la Princesse, Luang Prabang, 1978. Lives in Laos.
  • a) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha Nying) Mani Somabarna Savangsa [Manisophana Savang]. b. at Villa de la Princesse, Luang Prabang, 1966, educ. Japan. Lives in Australia. m. in Australia, her maternal uncle, H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Jayamangkara Kamabana Panya [Sayamongkhon Khamphan Panya] (b. 1961), son of H.R.H. Prince Kambanapaniya [Kham-Phan Panya], sometime Ambassador to the USA, by his second wife, second) H.H. Princess Kamabuvani [Kham-Boua], younger daughter of H.H. Prince Suvarnaraja [Souvannarath], Chao Krum Mahasenapati. She has issue, one son and one daughter – see above.
  • b) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha Nying) Savinahli Savangsa [Saweenahly Savang]. b. at Villa de la Princesse, Luang Prabang, 1967. Lives in Laos and is joint proprietor of Villa de la Princesse (Santhi Villa Hotel), Luang Prabang. m. Santi Inthavong (b. 1960), joint proprietor Villa de la Princesse (Santhi Villa Hotel), Luang Prabang, eldest son of Dr. Somphavan Inthavong, sometime Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Auditor-Gen of the Lao PDR, by his wife, Thanom Thavonsouk. She has issue, one son and one daughter:
    • i) Santhana Inthavong [Sumo]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1989. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Sakuna Inthavong [Nana]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1991.
  • c) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha) Manilama Savangsa [Manilama Savang]. b. at Villa de la Princesse, Luang Prabang, 1976. Lives in Laos. m. at Luang Prabang, 2002, a Vietnamese national.
• 2) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Sri Savangsa [Sisavang]. b. at the Hoy Lat Residence, Luang Prabang, December 1935, educ. l’École supérieure d’agriculture, Grignon, France (dipl.). Ranger of Pak Xeuang Royal Park. Removed to re-education camps in the north-eastern province of Houaphan, 11^th March 1977 and not heard of since (apparently executed for trying to escape at Napo, Bounnea, near Phong Saly, early June 1977 or at Muang Liet in September 1978). m. at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 18^th July 1968, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Mekamaharajani [Mekham Ratsami] (b. 1942), rcvd: the Order of Feminine Merit 1^st class, daughter of his uncle, H.R.H. Prince Buvanavathana Buratna [Bovonewatthana Burattana], sometime Governor of Sayaburi and Houa Khong, by his wife, H.H. Princess Kamasuani [Khamsoa], daughter of H.H. Prince Kuniraputra [Kounelavout]. He had issue, five sons and two daughters:
  • a) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Jayanta Sri Savangsa [Sayantha Sisavang]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1969. Settled in the UK 2001.
  • b) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Puniya Sri Savangsa [Bouneya Sisavang]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1971.
  • c) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Sadhiana Sri Savangsa [Sathienna Sisavang]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • d) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Sui Sri Savangsa [Sui Sisavang].
  • e) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Jayasana Sri Savangsa [Saisana Sisavang]. Inducted as a monk in Luang Prabang 2002.
  • a) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Samiya [Samiya Sisavang]. m. Prince …
  • b) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Lolita Sri Savangsa [Lolita Sisavang].
• 3) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Sauriya Varman Savangsa [Sauryavong Savang]. b. at the Hoy Lat Residence, Luang Prabang, 22^nd January 1937, educ. Dir of Forestry and Dept of Crown Lands. Escaped from the Communists by swimming across the Mekong into Thailand in November 1975. Regent and Duputy Head of the Royal House of Laos 1975-2018. Chair Lao Royal Council in Exile. Rcvd: GC of the Order of the Million Elephants and White Parasol, King Sisavang Vong and King Savang Vathana Reign medals in gold. m. at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 2^nd August 1965, H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Daravani [Dalavan] (b. 10^th October 1946), rcvd: the Order of Feminine Merit 1^st class, daughter of his uncle, H.R.H. Prince Ratnapana [Rattana Panya]. He d. at Paris, France, 2^nd January 2018 (crem. there, Valenton Crematorium), having had issue, three sons and one daughter:
  • a) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Sudhira Sauriya Varman Savangsa [Suthira Sauryavong Savang]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1967. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • b) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Dayavantha Sauriya Varman Savangsa [Dayavant Sauryavong Savang]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1969.
  • c) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Balavantha Sauriya Varman Savangsa [Balavant Sauryavong Savang]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1970.
  • a) H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Krishnajina Sauriya Varman Savangsa [Krishnajina Sauryavong Savang]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1968.
• 4) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Keu Savangsa [Keu Savang]. He remained in Laos after the Communist takeover. He d. there, before September 1998.
• 1) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Javivani [Savivanh Savang Manivong]. b. at the Hoy Lat Residence, Luang Prabang, 1933, educ. at the Royal Palace and Luang Prabang Schs, in France, and England. Escaped from Laos in 1975 and settled in France. Rcvd: the Order of Feminine Merit 1^st class. m. at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 21^st September 1957, Colonel H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Sri Sumangkhala Mani Varman [Sisumang Manivong] (b. 24^th February 1932), son of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Phra Rajanachakra Lao Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Savangsa Varman [Sisavangvong], King of Laos, by his fifth wife, H.H. Princess Indrakama [Inkham], younger daughter of H.H. Prince Jayasena [Sayasane], Prince Sri Dibudinha. She d. after a long illness, at Nice, France, 5^th January 2007, having had issue, seven sons and three daughters – see above.
• 2) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Dala [Thala Savang]. b. at the Hoy Lat Residence, Luang Prabang, 10^th January 1935. Arrested and placed in detention, November 1975. Released 1987. Rcvd: the Order of Feminine Merit 1^st class. m. at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, 10^th August 1959, H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Sri Subanu Varman Sri Salumsakti [Sisouphanouvong Sisaleumsak] (b. at Luang Prabang, 16^th August 1931), son of H.R.H. Prince Kaeva Sri Salumsakti [Khieo Sisaleumsak], Chao Raja Maha Bandara Varman, sometime Insp-Gen of the Kingdom and Dir-Gen of the Interior, by his second wife, H.H. Princess Buvanasiri [Bouasy]. She k. accidentally, at Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, 14^th April 2006, having had issue, three sons and three daughters – see above.