Vajirunhis
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Maha Vajirunhis, Crown Prince of Siam (Thai: มหาวชิรุณหิศ; RTGS: Maha Wachirunnahit; 27 June 1878 – 4 January 1895) was the first Crown Prince of the Chakri dynasty. He was the first son of King Chulalongkorn and Queen Savang Vadhana together, who were half-siblings.
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Vajirunhis วชิรุณหิศ | |
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Crown Prince of Siam | |
Crown Prince of Siam | |
Tenure | 14 January 1887 - 4 January 1895 |
Appointer | Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
Predecessor | Position established (Wichaichan as Vice King) |
Successor | Vajiravudh (later Rama VI) |
Born | (1878-06-27)27 June 1878 Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam |
Died | 4 January 1895(1895-01-04) (aged 16) Bangkok, Siam |
House | Chakri dynasty |
Father | Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
Mother | Savang Vadhana |
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The King built a palace for the Prince, nicknamed Windsor Palace. The European-style palace was demolished after his death. The site is now occupied by the National Stadium of Thailand.