The Chakri dynasty is the royal house that has ruled Thailand since 1782. Its founder was Chao Phraya Chakri, a general who took power after the reign of King Taksin ended in unrest, became King Rama I, and moved the capital across the river to Bangkok. Later rulers include Mongkut and Chulalongkorn, who modernized Siam and preserved its independence while neighboring countries were colonized. A coup in 1932 ended absolute monarchy and established a constitutional one. King Bhumibol Adulyadej reigned for seventy years and was the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. His son Vajiralongkorn has been king as Rama X since 2016.
Before and after
- from 24 May 1781 to 2 June 1781Invasion of Tobago
- from 19 August 1781 to 5 February 1782Invasion of Minorca
- 4 September 1781Founding of Los Angeles
- from 28 September 1781 to 19 October 1781Siege of Yorktown
- 6 April 1782Rise of Chakri dynasty
- 21 April 1782Founding of Bangkok
- 2 June 1782Founding of Bank of Spain
- 27 October 1782Birth of Niccolò Paganini
- 5 December 1782Birth of Martin Van Buren
More in Civilizations & archaeology
- 6 February 1819Founding of modern Singapore
- from 1839 to 1876Tanzimat
- 3 May 1841Founding of New Zealand
- 1891Discovery of Gundestrup cauldron
- March 1900Arthur Evans begins digging at Knossos
- 17 December 1907Founding of Bhutan
The era
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