Nang Keo Phimpha
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Nang Keo Phimpha was the sister of Samsenthai, a king of Lan Xang
. After her nephew, the king, Lan Kham Deng
died, she seized control of Lan Xang and the next four kings were under her control. She only reigned for a few months in 1438 at age of 95. She was deposed and killed.
Lan Xang
The Lao kingdom of Lan Xang Hom Kao was established in 1354 by Fa Ngum.Exiled as an infant to Cambodia, Prince Fa Ngum of Xieng Dong Xieng Thong married a daughter of the Khmer king. In 1349 he set out from Angkor at the head of a 10,000-man army to establish his own country...
. After her nephew, the king, Lan Kham Deng
Lan Kham Deng
Lan Kham Deng was the third king of the Lao state of Lan Xang. He was the oldest son of Samsenethai.During his reign, the king of Vietnam requested that Lan Kham Deng send some troops to help the Vietnamese fight off the Chinese, who were attacking them...
died, she seized control of Lan Xang and the next four kings were under her control. She only reigned for a few months in 1438 at age of 95. She was deposed and killed.