Na Champassak
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The Na Champassak family were former royals in Laos
before the communist take-over in 1975. This surname was given by Vajiravudh
, the King of Siam, for anyone who descend from Chao Yuttithammathon (Kham Souk)
, the 11th king of the Kingdom of Champassak. Originally, it was written as "Na Champasakdi" in English or "ณ จัมปาศักดิ์" in Thai language.
They took their name from the city of Champassak
(or Champasak). Na indicates "of", similar to "da" in Italian
. They were the rulers of the Kingdom of Champassak. The Na Champassak family are members of the Khun Lo Dynasty which was established by Khun Lo
.
Laos
Laos Lao: ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west...
before the communist take-over in 1975. This surname was given by Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...
, the King of Siam, for anyone who descend from Chao Yuttithammathon (Kham Souk)
Kham Souk of Champasak
Kham Souk was king of the southern Laotian Kingdom of Champasak from 1863 - 1900....
, the 11th king of the Kingdom of Champassak. Originally, it was written as "Na Champasakdi" in English or "ณ จัมปาศักดิ์" in Thai language.
They took their name from the city of Champassak
Champasak (town)
Champasak is a small town in southern Laos, on the west bank of the Mekong River about 40 km south of Pakxe, the capital of Champasak Province....
(or Champasak). Na indicates "of", similar to "da" in Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
. They were the rulers of the Kingdom of Champassak. The Na Champassak family are members of the Khun Lo Dynasty which was established by Khun Lo
Khun Lo
Khun Lo was the eldest of the sons of Khun Borom, who had seven sons, and the first of the Lao kings. The royal families of Laos trace their lineage to him. He founded the city of Luang Prabang.He died in 780 and was succeeded by Khun Sung....
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Notable members
- King RatsadanayRatsadanayKing Ratsadanay was the last king of Champasak. He was the father of Boun Oum....
, last King of ChampasakKingdom of ChampasakThe Kingdom of Champasak , in southern Laos, broke away from the Lan Xang kingdom in 1713. The Kingdom of Champasak prospered at the beginning the 18th century, but it was reduced to a vassal state of Siam before the century had passed. Under French rule the kingdom became an administrative block...
. Died BassacBassacBassac may refer to:* BASSAC, the British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres - a membership body for British community organisations, including members of the settlement movement...
, June 1946. - Chao Boun OumBoun OumPrince Boun Oum was the son of King Ratsadanay, and was the hereditary prince of Champassack and also Prime Minister of Laos.-Early life:...
na Champassak, Prime Minister of LaosPrime Minister of LaosThe Prime Minister of Laos is the head of government of the People's Democratic Republic of Laos.-Prime Ministers:-Trivia:Between December 1959 to December 1960, Laos had 6 different Prime Ministers, after being ousted by 6 different political coups....
. Died in 1980, in FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... - Prince Sisouk na ChampassakSisouk na ChampassakPrince Sisouk na Champassak was born on March 28, 1928 in Pakse, Champassak, Laos, and died on May 10, 1985 in Santa Ana, California, United States of America. He was the eldest son of Chao Bounsouane na Champassak, who was in turn the eldest son of the last King of Champassak, Chao...
- Secretary General of the Royal Government in LaosLaosLaos Lao: ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west...
after WWII. Author of Storm over LaosStorm over LaosStorm over Laos, a contemporary history was written in 1961 by Prince Sisouk na Champassak. It is written in entirely in English by the Prince himself. It is a book on Laos from 1945 to 1961. It goes into much detail about the semi non-violent Secret War in Laos...
. Died in 1985, in Santa Ana, California, USA.