Mongkut (1804 - 1868)
1804-10-18Bangkok, Thailand1868-10-01Bangkok, ThailandThailand
Mongkut
Mongkut, also known as Rama IV, was King of Siam (modern-day Thailand) from 1851 to 1868.
Mongkut was a talented artist and expressed his art through various media. He was fond of painting, wood carving and other artistic techniques. His works mainly reflected Thai culture, nature and religious themes.
Mongkut supported the development of art during his reign by encouraging and sponsoring artists to create new works, murals and decorations in monasteries and temples.
Date and place of birt: | 18 october 1804, Bangkok, Thailand |
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Date and place of death: | 1 october 1868, Bangkok, Thailand |
Nationality: | Thailand |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Monarch |