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Lakshamilavan
Lakshamilavan in 1920
Princess consort of Siam
Tenure27 August 1922 – 25 November 1925
BornMom Chao Wanphimon Worawan
(1899-07-03)3 July 1899
Bangkok, Siam
Died29 August 1961(1961-08-29) (aged 62)
Bangkok, Thailand
SpouseVajiravudh (Rama VI)
HouseVorawan family (Chakri dynasty)
FatherWorawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong
MotherMom Luang Tat Montrikul
SignatureLakshamilavan's signature
Four Wives of Vajiravudh
(by years of marriage)
Sucharit Suda
(1921–1925)
Indrasakdi Sachi
(1922–1925)
Lakshamilavan
(1922–1925)
Suvadhana
(1924–1925)

Lakshamilavan,[1] also spelled Lakshami Lavan[2] (Thai: ลักษมีลาวัณ; RTGS: Laksamilawan; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), née Princess Wanphimon Worawan (Thai: วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ), was a Thai writer and a member of the Thai royal family. She was a royal consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam. Her father was Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong, a well-accepted poet and artist of the day.

Early life and marriage

Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and Mom Luang (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul,[3] and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" (Thai: ติ๋ว; RTGS: Tio).[1] Her elder half-sister, Princess Vallabha Devi (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of King Vajiravudh.[4]

She was initially named Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล), and changed to Lakshamilavan (ลักษมีลาวัณ), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh.[5] and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married Prueng Sucharitakul on 27 October 1921.[6]

On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to Princess Consort (พระนางเธอ), to console her.[7] Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,[8] she always said "I don't care".[9]

Life after the king's death

Princess Lakshamilavan in 1959

After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.[10] She began writing novels under pen name, Patthama (ปัทมะ),[8] Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล) and Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan (พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ). After World War II, she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.[8]

Death

On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.[11] The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.

Writings

Ancestry

References

  1. ^ a b Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 8.
  2. ^ "Lakshami Lavan, the first consort of the King of Siam". The Winnipeg Tribune. 6 January 1923. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ Phayathai, Khita (31 July 2004). "Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan [Princess Lakshamilavan]". Manager (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  4. ^ Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 10.
  5. ^ Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 252 (in Thai)
  6. ^ Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 213 (in Thai)
  7. ^ Yothong, Chanan. Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok [Male servant, in Rama Vi reign]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9 (in Thai)
  8. ^ a b c Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 (in Thai)
  9. ^ Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 270-271 (in Thai)
  10. ^ "(Phra Moradok) Chao Fa Ying Si Phaendin Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chao Fa Phetcharat Ratchasuda [(Inheritances) of the four reign princess, Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda]". Prachachat (in Thai). 24 August 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  11. ^ Soravij Bhirombhakdi. "The Tragic Princess Laksami Lavan". Soravij. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
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