LUANG PRABANG

The Khun Lo Dynasty

GENEALOGY

• 1) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Manthana [Muang Then], who succeeded as H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Mangthaduraja [Manthathurath], King of Luang Prabang – see below.
• 2) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Sudharaja [Sutharath], Viceroy (Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja) of Luang Prabang (cre. 1819). Recalled to Bangkok to explain his conduct during the attack on King Anuradharaja of Vientiane. He d. at Bangkok, between 1828 and 1836, having had issue, three sons:
  • a) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Chandraraja [Tiantharath].
  • b) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Kenkama [Kenkham], Chao Raja Varman (cre. 1838).
  • c) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 3) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Jayaraja [Sayarath].
• 4) H.R.H. Prince (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya) Rajabhaya [Ratsaphay], Chao Abhaya Suriya Varman (cre. 1838). Rebelled in favour of the Vietnamese. Captured and exiled to Bangkok, where he d. 18xx.H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang (cre. 1838). Regent of Lan Xang Hom Khao from the death of King Manthathurath on 7^th March 1837 until the arrival of King Sukha Seum in 1838. m. (first) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Anaitha, who had issue, two sons and two daughters. m. (second) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharma Kamabuvani [Thammakhamboua] (m. second, her step-son, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by whom she had further issue – see below), who had issue, one son. m. (third) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamatri [Kham-ti], who had issue, one daughter. m. (fourth) Mom Bao, who had issue, one son. m. (fifth) Mom Sudhibara [Suthiban], who had issue, one daughter. He d. at Bangkok, 1850, having had issue, five sons and five daughters:
  • a) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Sri Vijaya [Siwisa] (s/o Princess Anaitha). m. H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamaduvangi [Kham-Duong], daughter of H.H. Prince Chandra [Chan]. He was k. in battle against the Burmese, at Xieng Tung, 1852, having had issue, two sons:
    • i) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Paniya [Panya]. m. H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Indrakama [Inkham]. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • (1) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Chakravati [Chakavaty]. ADC to King Zakarinth. m. (first) his cousin, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Sunamanali, daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his fifth wife and half-sister, H.R.H. Princess Pinakama [Pinkham], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. m. (second) his cousin, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dungkara [Duongok] (m. second, H.H. Prince Anga), fifth daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, H.H. Princess Dharma Kamabuani [Thammakhamboua]. He had issue.
      • (1) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dungavani [Thongavan]. m. her cousin, H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Busabarna [Bousaphan], son of H.H. Prince Kamdung Kamabanga [Kamthun Khampheng], by his wife, H.H. Princess Kamadhani [Khamtan]. She had issue, five sons and two daughters:
        • (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Yaparaja [Yaparath].
        • (b) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Banga [Pheng].
        • (c) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Miyanga [Meang].
        • (d) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Dhana [Tan]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
        • (e) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Chandra [Chan].
        • (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Nasayani [Nasai].
        • (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharmini [Tham].
    • ii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Ingala [Singol]. m. H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharma [Thami], daughter of H.H. Prince Dhana [Tan]. He had issue:
      • (1)  H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Kamadaneva [Kham-Thaneo]. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • (1) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabhumi [Kham-Phu]. m. as his seventh wife, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga  [Boun Khong],Viceroy of Luang Prabang (d. at Luang Prabang, 26^th July 1920), eldest son of her uncle, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang.
    • b) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. b. at Luang Prabang, 1824 (s/o Princess Anaitha), educ. privately. Installed as Viceroy with the title of Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja 1878. Rcvd: GO of the Royal Order of Cambodia and the Order of the Dragon of Annam, Cdr of the Order of the White Elephant of Thailand, etc. m. (first) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamana [Khamon], who had issue, three sons and three daughters. m. (second) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dharma Kamabuvani [Thammakhamboua], younger widow of hus father, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, who had issue, one son and five daughters. m. (third) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabangi [Khampheng], who had issue, two sons and two daughters. m. (fourth) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dunjini [Thongchin], who had issue, one son and one daughter. m. (fifth) his half-sister, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Pinkami [Pinkham], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his second wife, H.H. Princess Kamatri [Khamti]. m. (sixth) his half-sister, H.R.H. Princess (Sadet Chao Nying) Kamasavuni [Kham-Sao], younger daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Unga Kaeva [Oun Keo], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his fifth wife, Mom Sudhibara, a commoner. m. (seventh) Mom Bao, a commoner, who had issue, three sons. m. (eighth) Mom Bangsa [Phong], a commoner, who had issue, one son and six daughters. m. (ninth) Mom Kungsiri [Kongsi], a commoner, who had issue, two sons and one daughter. m. (tenth) Mom Sukaya [Suk], a commoner, who had issue, one daughter. m. (eleventh) Mom Chandiri [Chanthi], a commoner, who had issue, one son and one daughter. m. (twelfth) Mom Siri [Si], a commoner, who had issue, two sons and three daughters. m. (thirteenth) Mom Bai [Phai], a commoner, who had issue, an only daughter. He was k. during the sacking of Luang Prabang, by Deo-van-Tri, Laichau, 8^th June 1887, having had issue, nineteen sons and thirty-one daughters:
      • i) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. b. at the Vang Na Palace, Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang, 1857 (s/o Princess Dharma Kamabuvani), educ. privately and with the Corps of Pages, Bangkok, Siam. Appointed as Heir Apparent to his father and granted the title of Chao Raja Bhaktinaya (Chao Ratsaphakhimay), 1884. Installed as Viceroy with the title of Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja 1889. Mbr Governing Council of French Indo-China 1911-1920. Rcvd: the Order of the Million Elephants and White Parasol (1907), the Order of Agricultural Merit, and the Medal of the Reign 1^st class, GC of the Orders of the White Elephant and Crown of Siam, and the Black Star of Benin of France (31.7.1900), GO of the Royal Order of Cambodia and the Order of the Dragon of Annam, Cdr of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France. m. (first) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Kamakimi [Kham-Khim] (b. ca 1859), daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Sakarindra Ridhi Dharma Varman [Zakarinth], King of Luang Prabang. m. (second) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Dungsiri [Thongsy], younger sister of his first wife and daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Sakarindra Ridhi Dharma Varman [Zakarinth], King of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, H.M. Queen Dungsiri [Thong Si]. m. (third) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamavani [Khamvaen] (d. at the Vang Na Palace, Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang, 1898), daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his twelfth wife, Mom Siri, a commoner. m. (fourth) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Somarajami, daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his eighth wife, Mom Bangsa, a commoner. m. (fifth) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Chandra Ratna Siri [Chantharathsi], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his ninth wife, Mom Kungsiri. m. (sixth) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dungdiri [Thong-di]. m. (seventh) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabhumi [Kham-Phu], daughter of his uncle, H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Ingala [Singol]. m. (eighth) Mom Kampani [Khampan], a commoner. m. (ninth) Mom Buvana Kaya [Boua Khai], a commoner. m. (tenth) Mom Devani [Thiban], a commoner. m. (eleventh) Mom Kamavani [Kham Ouane], a commoner. He d. at the Vang Na Palace, Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang, 26^th July 1920, having had issue, thirteen sons and thirteen daughters by eleven wives:
        • (1) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Samudya Jayakama [Samutsaikkham] (s/o Princess Kamagimi). m. (first) his aunt, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Bankama [Phaengma], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his twelfth wife, Mom Siri, a commoner. m. (second) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kenkama [Ken-kham], former wife of H.H. Prince Unga, and daughter of H.H. Prince Vamsakatra [Vongkoth]. He had issue, one son and three daughters:
          • (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Janitha [Sanith] (s/o Princess Bankama].
          • (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Janama [Sanom] (d/o Princess Bankama].
          • (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Suni [Soni] (d/o Princess Bankama].
          • (c) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamadanga [Khamdeng] (d/o Princess Kenkama].
        • (2) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Jitharaja [Chittarath] (s/o Princess Dungsiri), educ. Wat That Luang, Front Palace and French Schs, Luang Prabang, Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon, and l’Ecole Coloniale, Paris. Rcvd: the Order of the Million Elephants & White Parasol. m. (first) his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Suvanthamali [Souvanthamali] (d.s.p. 1920), ninth daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga  [Boun Khong],Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, Mom Bua. m. (second) at Luang Prabang, 1921, his half-sister, H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Singha Suriyajani Augusta [Sengsourichan] (b. at the Vang Na Palace, Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang, 1889; d. at Luang Prabang, November 1965), widow of H.H. Prince Kamahunga [Kham Houng], former wife of H.H. Prince Banga [Pheng], and daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga  [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his wife and half-sister, H.H. Princess Kamavani [Khamvaen], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Suvarna Brahma [Souvanna Phromma],Viceroy of Luang Prabang. He d. at Vientiane, 1928, having had issue, one son and two daughters by his second wife:
          • (a) Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Kambhaya Jitharaja [Khamphai Chittarath], educ. MD. Mbr of the Lao Issara and went into exile with them in Thailand 1946-1949. Lt-Col RLAMC. Rcvd: Knt of the Orders of the Million Elephants & White Parasol, and Civic Merit, etc. m. at Luang Prabang, 1945,H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamabungi [Kham-Phong] (b. at Luang Prabang, 10^th February 1925; d. at Ban Sibounheuang, Tassèng Sikhay, Muang Sikhottabong, 7^th September 2007), youngest daughter of H.H. Prince Kumara Vamsakatra-Ratna [Khammanh Vongkoth Rattana], by his second wife, Chao Mom Bhumini [Phoumy]. He had issue, five sons and four daughters:
            • (i) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Sivana Jitharaja [Sisivan Chittarath].
            • (ii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Vira Varman Jitharaja [Viravong Chittarath].
            • (iii) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Virayudha Jitharaja [Viravuth Chittarath] [same as Volavuth?]. b. 1962.
            • (iv) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Viradada Jitharaja [Viradeth Chittarath].
            • (v) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sri Dasida Jitharaja [Sithasith Chittarath].
            • (i) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Suvarna Maha Siri Jitharaja [Suvanmasi Chittarath]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1946.
            • (ii) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Chandrali Jitharaja [Chanthali Chittarath]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1949.
            • (iii) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Viravali Jitharaja. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
            • (iv) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Viravara Jitharaja [Viravon Chittarath].
          • (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kampini Jitharaja [Khampin Chittarath].H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kamapiangi [Kham-Phieng] b. 23^rd September 1911. m. H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Jaya) Kamadana Angama [Kham-Tan Ounkham] (b. at Luang Prabang, 3^rd March 1909; k. in an aeroplane crash, 24^th February 1968), eldest son of H.R.H. Prince Varman Kaeva Sri Salumsakti [Khieo Sisaleumsak], Chao Raja Maha Bandara Varman, sometime Insp-Gen. of the Kingdom of Luang Prabang, by his first wife, H.H. Princess Sangakama [Sangkham], second daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga  [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang. She d. at Villa Maly, Luang Prabang, 29^th January 1994, having had issue, four sons and one daughter – see below.
        • (3) H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Butsaraja Ratna Varman [Phetsarath Rattanavongsa], Viceroy of Laos. b. at the Vang Na Palace, Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang, 19^th January 1890 (s/o Princess Dungsiri), educ. Wat That Luang, Front Palace and French Schs, Luang Prabang, Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon and l’École Coloniale, Lycée Montaigne and Lycée Saint Louis Le Grand, Paris. Served as a Buddhist novice at Wat That Luang 1897. Appointed as Heir Apparent to his father and granted the title of Chao Anyang Kumara Raja Bhaktinaya (Chao Nyang Khamum Ratsaphakhinay), 17^th November 1918. Viceroy (Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja) of Luang Prabang with the style of His Highness 20^th October 1941 to 10^th October 1945, and Viceroy of Laos with the style of His Royal Highness from 16^th April 1957. Clerk-Writer Royal Treasury at Luang Prabang 1914-1915, Attaché to Resident-Superiuer 1914-1917, Dep Assist Sec to the Resident-Superiuer 1917-1919, Dir Indigeneous Civil Service 1919-1923, Mbr Governing Council of French Indo-China 1920-1937, Inspector for Political & Admin Affairs 1923-1941, Inspector-General of the Kingdom 1927-1941, Mbr Grand Council for Economics & Finance for Indochina 1932-1937, Presdt King’s Council 1939-1941, Prime Minister 1941-1945, Head of the Lao Issara 1945-1949, in exile in Thailand 1949-1957. Chair Institute for the Extension of Theravada Buddhism. Rcvd: the Kim Khanh Decoration Higher Class, GC of the Order of the Million Elephants & White Parasol, Medals of the Reign 1^st class of King Sisavang Vong and King Savang Vathana, GO of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (Cdr 1941, Knt 20.11.1927), and Knt of the Order of the Academic Palms of France, GO of the Royal Order of Cambodia (3.5.1941), the Sena Jayasedh Decoration, and Officer of the Order of Suvadara of Cambodia, Cdr of the Order of the Crown of Belgium, etc. m. (first) H.R.H. Princess (Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying) Kamavani [Khamvaen] (b. at Luang Prabang, 1891), widow of H.R.H. Prince Buvanarabana, eldest daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Sakarindra Ridhi Dharma Varman [Zakarinth], King of Luang Prabang, by his fifth wife, H.H. Princess Nukima [Noukhim]. m. (second) at Luang Prabang, 1942, Mom Nang Siri (d. at Vientiane, 1946). m. (third) at Bangkok, 1946, Mom Abimabuni [Aphimaphon], a widow from the family of General H.E. Chum Sangsuta, Chao Phraya Surasakra Mantri. He d. from a severe cerebral hemorrhage, at Xieng Keo Palace, Luang Prabang, 14^th October 1959, having had issue, three sons and three daughters:
          • (a) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Suriya-raja Butsaraja [Souriya-rat Phetsarath]. b. 1915 (s/o Kamavani), educ. Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat, Saigon. Cmsnd as Sub-Lieut French Army 1943, served in WWII, joined Lao Issara forces 1945, Officer in the Prime Minister’s Office 1960, MP. m. Mom Sri Bunga [Siphong]. He had issue, one son:
            • (i) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Vorada Suligna Butsaraja [Vorada Souligna Phetsarath]. b. 1945. Cmsnd RLAF, C46 Pilot of Continental Air Services in Laos, and later a fixed wing porter pilot. Mbr of the succesfull Lao team in the Second Asian Highland Rally from Teheran to Dacca 1970. m. ... He was k. in an air accident while piloting his plane in bad weather near Long Cheng, 15^th August 1971, leaving an only son son..
          • (b) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Manarama Butsaraja [Manorom Phetsarath]. b. at Luang Prabang, 1945 (s/o Mom Siri), educ. in Bangkok, Thailand. Civil Engineer. m. Mom Sudhavathi Ridhapulama [Southavady Rithaboulom]. He had issue, two daughters: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
            • (i) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Butsarabuni Butsaraja [Phetsaraphone Phetsarath].
            • (ii) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Butsarabini Butsaraja [Phetaphine Phetsarath].
          • (c) H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Yao Butsaraja [Yao Phetsarath]. b. at Vientiane, 1946 (s/o Mom Siri).
          • (a) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Kambuyi [Kham-Phiu] (d/o Kamavani). m. (first) (div. 1933) H.R.H. Prince (Sadet Chao Kumara) Kamabanga Suvarna Bhuma Ratna Varman [Khampheng Souvanouphouma] (b. at the Vang Na Palace, Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang, 7^th October 1901; m. second, at Vientiane, 2^nd August 1933, Aline-Claire Monique Allard, and d. at Vientiane, 10^th January 1984, having had issue by his second wife – see below), younger son of her grand-father, H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga [Boun Khong], Viceroy of Luang Prabang, by his second wife, H.R.H. Princess Dungsiri [Thongsy], daughter of H.M. Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Luang Prabang Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri Sakarindra Ridhi Dharma Varman [Zakarinth], King of Luang Prabang. m. (second) as his first wife, H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Somsanitra Vamsakatra-Ratna [Somsanith Vongkoth Rattana] (b. at Ban Vathat, 19^th April 1913; d. 1975), son of H.H. Prince Kumara Vamsakatra-Ratna [Khamman Vongkoth Rattana], by his wife, H.H. Princess Sangiankama [Sangienkham], daughter of H.R.H. Samdach Chao Maha Uparaja Buvanagunga , Viceroy of Luang Prabang. She d. at Vientiane, 1943 – see above.
          • (b) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Dianne Kamajani [Tiane Kham-Chan]. b. 1920 (d/o Kamavani), educ. Hanoi. Adviser to “Nang” women’s journal 1972. Presdt Ladies’ Cttee of the Lao Red Cross Soc. m. (first) Hippolyte Bastier, a French national. m. (second) Jean-Paul Parisot, a French national and Sureté official. She has issue, two daughters by her first husband and one son by her second husband:
            • (i) Jean Henri François Suriya Parisot. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
            • (i) Anne-Marie Geneviève Manivani Bastier. m. at Vientiane, 15^th September 1958, Pierre-Marie Gagneaux (b. at Paris, France, 14^th December 1927; d. at Vientiane, Laos, 15^th December 1996), educ. Lycée Louis le Grand, Paris, l’École des Mousses, Quimper, l’École des Timoniers, Toulon, and l’École Naval, Brest, cmsnd as Ensign French Navy 1949, served in Indo-China 1950-1955 (MID), prom Lieut and cdt French Marine Detachment to the Royal Lao Navy 1956-1959, cdr escort to Prince Phetsarath 1957, prom Corvette Capt 1961, returned to Laos and taught at the Vientiane Lycée and the Institut universitaire pédagogique at Dong Dok, author and publisher under the pen-name of ‘Thao Boun Souk’, rcvd: Knt of the Order of the Legion of Honour, etc.
            • (ii) Marie-Thérèse Nali Bastier. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
          • (c) H.H. Princess (Sadu Chao Nying) Aruna [Dr Arouna Phetsarath Khattignavon]. b. at Luang Prabang, 22^nd December 1943 (d/o Mom Siri), educ. Mahidol Univ., Bangkok, Thailand (MD 1970). Associate at the Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. m. H.H. Prince (Sadu Chao Jaya) Sanitra Varman Khattiya Varman [Sanitvong Khattignavong] (b. 2^nd February 1940), son of H.H. Prince Khattiya Varman [Khattignavong]. She had issue, two sons - see below.