Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (March 17, 1882 – April 8, 1932) (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ายุคลฑิฆัมพร กรมหลวงลพบุรีราเมศร์, RTGSChao Fa Yukhon Thikhamphon Krom Luang Lopburi Ramet), was a son of King Chulalongkorn of Siam.

Yugala Dighambara
ยุคลฑิฆัมพร
Prince of Lopburi
Minister of Interior
In officeMay 1926 – April 1928
PredecessorPan Sukhum
SuccessorPrince of Nakorn Sawan
Born(1882-03-17)March 17, 1882
Bangkok, Siam
Died8 April 1932(1932-04-08) (aged 49)
Bangkok, Siam
Spouse
  • Princess Chaloemkhetmongkhon
  • Lada Supradit
Issue
Names
Yugala Dighambara Chulalongkorn Rajravivongsa Ubhaiyabhongbhisuti Varutamobhatosuchati Borommanat Rajakumarn
HouseYugala family (Chakri Dynasty)
FatherChulalongkorn (Rama V)
MotherSaisavali Bhiromya
SignatureYugala Dighambara ยุคลฑิฆัมพร's signature

Early life and education

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The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as royal commissioner of Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat (a large administrative region in Southern Thailand) during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud from 1910 to 1925 and as the Minister of the Interior (Mahatthai) of Siam in the government of King Prajadhipok from 1926 to 1928.

Personal life

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He married Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala (Bhanubandh), a daughter of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. Their grandson is the filmmaker Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala.

Death

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According to the announcement of his death in the Royal Gazette, Prince Yugala suffered from heart disease, dying at 3:05 p.m. on April 8, 1932.[1]

Honours

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Prince Yugala received the following decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:[1]

Ancestry

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References

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  1. ^ a b The Royal Gazette, ข่าวสิ้นพระชนม์, Vol. 49, Page 185-187. April 17, B.E. 2475 (C.E. 1932). Retrieved on November 26, 2008.
Yugala Dighambara
House of Yugala
Cadet branch of the House of Chakri
Born: 17 March 1882 Died: 8 April 1932
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Interior
1926 – 1928
Succeeded by
Civic offices
Preceded by
Phraya Chonlaburanurak
Commissioner of Nakhon Si Thammarat
1910 – 1925
Succeeded by
Phraya Surintharacha
First Viceroy of the Southern
1916 – 1926
Office abolished