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Revision as of 23:30, 12 November 2004
King Savang Vatthana (November 13, 1907 - June 13 (?), 1978) was the last king of the Kingdom of Laos.
He was born in Louang Phrabang, Laos, the son of King Sisavang Vong.
Savang Vatthana was never formally crowned. He abdicated in December 2 1975 after the communist revolution and died in an internment camp in northern Laos. Queen Khamphoui and Crown Prince Vong Savang died under similar circumstances. Sri Savang Vattana's youngest son Sauryavong Savang currently head of the Laotian royal family and acts as regent to his nephew Crown Prince Soulivong Savang.
Quotes
- "I will be with my people to face this problem together to the end regardless of what will
happen to me."
- "Alas, I am destined to be the last king of Laos."