Ouphagnauvarath I

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Ouphagnauvarath I (or Oupagnouvarath)[1] (b. 1597 - d. 1622) was the King of Lan Xang for nine months (1621-1622). He was born in 1597 as the son of Lan Xan King Vorouvongsa II. Later he was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Upyuvaraja. He deposed his father and seized the throne in 1621 reigning for nine months. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1622.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ This is a French corruption of the title Upayuvaraja, meaning "Great Joint King", or "Crown Prince", not a name. His reign and personal names are not known.
Preceded by
Voravongsa II
King of Lan Xang
1621–1622
Succeeded by
Photisarath II


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