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| caption = Lakshamilavan in 1920
| succession = [[Queen consort of Siam|Princess consort of Siam]]
| succession = [[Queen consort of Siam|Princess consort of Siam]]
| reign = 27 August 1922 – 25 November 1925
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| birth_name = Wanphimon Worawan
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| birth_place = [[Bangkok]], [[Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932)|Siam]]
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| father = [[Voravannakara|Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong]]
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| mother = Tat Montrikul
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'''Lakshamilavan''',<ref name= "Rudi">{{cite book | author = Voravan, Rudi | title = The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam | url = http://www.khamkoo.com/uploads/9/0/0/4/9004485/the_story_of_rudivoravan_princess_of_siam.pdf | publisher = E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. | location = New York | year = 1957 | page = 8 }}</ref> also spelled '''Lakshami Lavan'''<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/36412930/ |title= Lakshami Lavan, the first consort of the King of Siam |date= 6 January 1923 |work= The Winnipeg Tribune |accessdate= 15 July 2014 }}</ref> ({{lang-th|ลักษมีลาวัณ}}; {{RTGS|Laksamilawan}}; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), née '''Princess Wanphimon Worawan''' ({{lang-th|วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ}}), was a Thai writer and a member of the [[Thai royal family]]. She was a royal consort of King [[Vajiravudh]] (Rama VI) of [[Siam]]. Her father was [[Narathip Praphanphong|Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong]], a well-accepted poet and artist of the day.
'''Lakshamilavan''',<ref name= "Rudi">{{cite book | author = Voravan, Rudi | title = The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam | url = http://www.khamkoo.com/uploads/9/0/0/4/9004485/the_story_of_rudivoravan_princess_of_siam.pdf | publisher = E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. | location = New York | year = 1957 | page = 8 }}</ref> also spelled '''Lakshami Lavan'''<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/36412930/ |title= Lakshami Lavan, the first consort of the King of Siam |date= 6 January 1923 |work= The Winnipeg Tribune |accessdate= 15 July 2014 }}</ref> ({{langx|th|ลักษมีลาวัณ}}; {{RTGS|Laksamilawan}}; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), born '''Princess Wanphimon Worawan''' ({{langx|th|วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ}}), was a royal consort of King [[Vajiravudh]] (Rama VI) of [[Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932)|Siam]]. Her father was [[Narathip Praphanphong|Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong]], a well-accepted poet and artist of the day. She was a Thai writer and a member of the [[Thai royal family]].


==Early life and marriage==
==Early life and marriage==
Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of [[Voravannakara|Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong]] and ''Mom Luang'' (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/36412930/ |title= Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan [Princess Lakshamilavan] |author= Phayathai, Khita |date= 31 July 2004 |work= Manager |accessdate= 3 April 2018 |language= Thai}}</ref> and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" ({{lang-th|ติ๋ว}}; {{RTGS|Tio}}).<ref name= "Rudi"/> Her elder half-sister, [[Vallabhadevi|Princess Vallabha Devi]] (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of [[Vajiravudh|King Vajiravudh]].<ref>{{cite book | author = Voravan, Rudi | title = The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam | url = http://www.khamkoo.com/uploads/9/0/0/4/9004485/the_story_of_rudivoravan_princess_of_siam.pdf | publisher = E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. | location = New York | year = 1957 | page = 10}}</ref>
Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of [[Voravannakara|Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong]] and ''Mom Luang'' (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/36412930/ |title= Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan [Princess Lakshamilavan] |author= Phayathai, Khita |date= 31 July 2004 |work= Manager |accessdate= 3 April 2018 |language= Thai}}</ref> and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" ({{langx|th|ติ๋ว}}; {{RTGS|Tio}}).<ref name= "Rudi"/> Her elder half-sister, [[Vallabhadevi|Princess Vallabha Devi]] (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of [[Vajiravudh|King Vajiravudh]].<ref>{{cite book | author = Voravan, Rudi | title = The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam | url = http://www.khamkoo.com/uploads/9/0/0/4/9004485/the_story_of_rudivoravan_princess_of_siam.pdf | publisher = E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. | location = New York | year = 1957 | page = 10}}</ref>


She was initially named ''Wanphimon'' ({{lang|th|วรรณพิมล}}), and changed to ''Lakshamilavan'' ({{lang|th|ลักษมีลาวัณ}}), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh.<ref>Wirasinchai, Sansani. ''Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak'' [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 252 {{in lang|th}}</ref> and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married [[Sucharit Suda|Prueng Sucharitakul]] on 27 October 1921.<ref>Phlainoi, Sombat. ''Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam'' [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 213 {{in lang|th}}</ref>
She was initially named ''Wanphimon'' ({{lang|th|วรรณพิมล}}), and changed to ''Lakshamilavan'' ({{lang|th|ลักษมีลาวัณ}}), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh.<ref>Wirasinchai, Sansani. ''Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak'' [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 252 {{in lang|th}}</ref> and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married [[Sucharit Suda|Prueng Sucharitakul]] on 27 October 1921.<ref>Phlainoi, Sombat. ''Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam'' [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 213 {{in lang|th}}</ref>


On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to ''Princess Consort'' ({{lang|th|พระนางเธอ}}), to console her.<ref>Yothong, Chanan. ''Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok'' [Male servant, in Rama Vi reign]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9 {{in lang|th}}</ref> Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,<ref name= "Phainoi">Phlainoi, Sombat. ''Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam'' [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 {{in lang|th}}</ref> she always said "I don't care".<ref>Wirasinchai, Sansani. ''Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak'' [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 270-271 {{in lang|th}}</ref>
On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to ''Princess Consort'' ({{lang|th|พระนางเธอ}}) to console her.<ref>Yothong, Chanan. ''Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok'' [Male servant, in Rama Vi reign]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9 {{in lang|th}}</ref> Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,<ref name= "Phainoi">Phlainoi, Sombat. ''Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam'' [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 {{in lang|th}}</ref> she always said "I don't care".<ref>Wirasinchai, Sansani. ''Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak'' [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 270-271 {{in lang|th}}</ref>


==Life after the king's death ==
==Life after the king's death ==
[[File:Princess Lashamilavan.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Princess Lakshamilavan in 1959]]
[[File:Laksamilawan (5).jpg|thumb|left|180px|Princess Lakshamilavan in 1959]]
After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1314159726 |title= (Phra Moradok) Chao Fa Ying Si Phaendin Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chao Fa Phetcharat Ratchasuda [(Inheritances) of the four reign princess, Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda] |date= 24 August 2011 |work= Prachachat |accessdate= 3 April 2018 |language= Thai}}</ref> She began writing novels under pen name, ''Patthama'' ({{lang|th|ปัทมะ}}),<ref name="Phainoi"/> ''Wanphimon'' ({{lang|th|วรรณพิมล}}) and ''Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan'' ({{lang|th|พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ}}). After [[World War II]], she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.<ref name= "Phainoi"/>
After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1314159726 |title= (Phra Moradok) Chao Fa Ying Si Phaendin Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chao Fa Phetcharat Ratchasuda [(Inheritances) of the four reign princess, Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda] |date= 24 August 2011 |work= Prachachat |accessdate= 3 April 2018 |language= Thai}}</ref> She began writing novels under pen name, ''Patthama'' ({{lang|th|ปัทมะ}}),<ref name="Phainoi"/> ''Wanphimon'' ({{lang|th|วรรณพิมล}}) and ''Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan'' ({{lang|th|พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ}}). After [[World War II]], she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.<ref name= "Phainoi"/>


===Assassination===
==Death==
On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.soravij.com/royalty/rama6/laksami.html |title= The Tragic Princess Laksami Lavan |author= Soravij Bhirombhakdi |work= Soravij |accessdate= 3 April 2018 }}</ref> The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.
On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.soravij.com/royalty/rama6/laksami.html |title= The Tragic Princess Laksami Lavan |author= Soravij Bhirombhakdi |work= Soravij |accessdate= 3 April 2018 }}</ref> The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.


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|2= 2. [[Narathip Praphanphong|Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong]]
|3= 3. Tat Montrikul
|3= 3. ''Mom Luang'' Tat Montrikul
|4= 4. [[Mongkut|Mongkut, Rama IV]]
|4= 4. [[Mongkut]]
|5= 5. Khian Siriwan
|5= 5. ''Chao Chom Manda'' Khian Siriwan
|6= 6. Tap Montrikul
|6= 6. ''Mom Rajawongse'' Tap Montrikul
|7= 7. Yim Siriwan
|7= 7. ''Mom'' Yim Montrikul na Ayudhya
|8= 8. [[Buddha Loetla Nabhalai|Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, Rama II]]
|8= 8. [[Buddha Loetla Nabhalai]]
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|9= 9. [[Sri Suriyendra]]
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|17= 17. [[Amarindra]]
|17= 17. [[Amarindra]]
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|18= 18. Ngeon Saetan
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  • Lakshamilavan
  • ลักษมีลาวัณ
Princess consort of Siam
Tenure27 August 1922 – 26 November 1925
BornWanphimon Worawan
(1899-07-03)3 July 1899
Bangkok, Siam
Died29 August 1961(1961-08-29) (aged 62)
Bangkok, Thailand
Spouse
Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
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(m. 1922; died 1925)​
HouseWorawan (Chakri dynasty)
FatherWorawannakon
MotherTat Montrikul (Tew)
Signature
Four wives of Vajiravudh
(by years of marriage)
Sucharit Suda
(1921–1925)
Indrasakdi Sachi
(1922–1925)
Lakshamilavan
(1922–1925)
Suvadhana
(1924–1925)

Lakshamilavan,[1] also spelled Lakshami Lavan[2] (Thai: ลักษมีลาวัณ; RTGS: Laksamilawan; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), born Princess Wanphimon Worawan (Thai: วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ), was a royal consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam. Her father was Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong, a well-accepted poet and artist of the day. She was a Thai writer and a member of the Thai royal family.

Early life and marriage

Princess Lakshamilavan was born at the Worawan Palace, on 3 July 1899, the only daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and Mom Luang (The Honourable) Tat Montrikul,[3] and best known in the palace by her nickname of "Tew" (Thai: ติ๋ว; RTGS: Tio).[1] Her elder half-sister, Princess Vallabha Devi (also spelled Warnrabhathewee), ex-fiancée of King Vajiravudh.[4]

She was initially named Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล), and changed to Lakshamilavan (ลักษมีลาวัณ), in 1920 by upon order of King Vajiravudh.[5] and the same year, Princess Vallabha Devi, her half-sister engaged to King Vajiravudh. However, four months later in 1921, Vajiravudh nullified the engagement and pursued Princess Vallabha's sister, Princess Lakshamilavan, whom he engaged, but the marriage was never held and the couple then separated, because King Vajiravudh married Prueng Sucharitakul on 27 October 1921.[6]

On 27 August 1922, the king elevated her to Princess Consort (พระนางเธอ) to console her.[7] Later Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband and her family,[8] she always said "I don't care".[9]

Life after the king's death

Princess Lakshamilavan in 1959

After the king's death in 1925, she received an inheritance.[10] She began writing novels under pen name, Patthama (ปัทมะ),[8] Wanphimon (วรรณพิมล) and Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan (พระนางเธอลักษมีลาวัณ). After World War II, she moved to Lakshami Vilas Villa to spend time writing novels.[8]

Death

On the evening of 29 August 1961, Lakshamilavan was struck murdered by two men. Sa-ngiam "Saeng" Homchan and Charoen Kanchanaphai, were former Lakshami's gardeners, endeavoring to steal the wealth left to her by the king, repeatedly struck her across the head using a crowbar, while she was gardening. Lakshami's dead body was found near a garage at the villa five days after the attack.[11] The murderer attempted to pawn the decorations he had stolen from the princess, unaware of the items' special value. The pawnshop owner, having recognized the valuables as royal property, informed the police.

Writings

  • Yua Rak (ยั่วรัก)
  • Chiwit Wam (ชีวิตหวาม)
  • Sueam Siang Sap (เสื่อมเสียงสาป)
  • Rak Rangkae (รักรังแก)
  • Sonthe Saneha (สนเท่ห์สเน่หา)
  • Chok Chueam Chiwit (โชคเชื่อมชีวิต)
  • Ruean Chai Thi Rai Kha (เรือนใจที่ไร้ค่า)
  • Phai Rak Khong Chanchala (ภัยรักของจันจลา)

Ancestry

References

  1. ^ a b Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 8.
  2. ^ "Lakshami Lavan, the first consort of the King of Siam". The Winnipeg Tribune. 6 January 1923. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ Phayathai, Khita (31 July 2004). "Phra Nang Thoe Lakshamilavan [Princess Lakshamilavan]". Manager (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  4. ^ Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 10.
  5. ^ Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 252 (in Thai)
  6. ^ Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 213 (in Thai)
  7. ^ Yothong, Chanan. Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok [Male servant, in Rama Vi reign]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9 (in Thai)
  8. ^ a b c Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam [Queen and royal concubines of Siamese court]. Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 (in Thai)
  9. ^ Wirasinchai, Sansani. Luk than lan thoe thi yu bueang lang khwam sam ret nai rat cha sam nak [The royal family members, who were be hide the success of court]. Bangkok : Matichon. 2012, p. 270-271 (in Thai)
  10. ^ "(Phra Moradok) Chao Fa Ying Si Phaendin Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chao Fa Phetcharat Ratchasuda [(Inheritances) of the four reign princess, Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda]". Prachachat (in Thai). 24 August 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  11. ^ Soravij Bhirombhakdi. "The Tragic Princess Laksami Lavan". Soravij. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
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