Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Summary
Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Mount Auburn Hospital[1]. He died in Siriraj Hospital[2]. He worked as a statesperson[3], engineer[4], saxophonist[5], composer[6], and jazz musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,829 views/month, #4,604 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wat Bowonniwet Vihara[9], Wat Ratchabophit[10], Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall[11]
- Father: Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[12]
- Mother: Srinagarindra, Princess Mother[13]
- Spouse: Sirikit[14]
- Child: Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand[15], Vajiralongkorn[16], Chulabhorn, Princess Srisavangavadhana[17], Sirindhorn, Princess Royal[18]
- Country of citizenship: Thailand[19]
- Native language: Thai[20]
- Occupation: monarch[21], military officer[22], writer[23], painter[24], teacher[25], sailor[26], environmentalist[27], social worker[28], photographer[29]
- Position held: King of Thailand[30]
- Educated at: University of Lausanne[31], Mater Dei School[32], Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande[33]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[34], collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece[35], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[36], Gold Olympic Order[37], Order of the Crown of the Realm[38], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[39], Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[40], Royal Victorian Chain[41], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[42], Royal Order of the Seraphim[43], Order of the Queen of Sheba[44], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[45], Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[46], Order of the Crown of Brunei[47]
- Religion or worldview: Theravāda[48], Buddhism[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Family: Chakri dynasty[51], House of Mahidol[52]
- Anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami[53]
- Noble title: king[54]
- Movement: Expressionism[55]
- Genre: jazz[56], blues[57], portrait[58]
- Named after: Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[59]
Product Details
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Type: Person[60]
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Country: TH[61]
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Began / founded: 1927-12-05[62]
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Ended / dissolved: 2016-10-13[63]
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MusicBrainz ID: ad564a85-6657-4648-a9ca-95a2d521aa4e[64]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bhumibol Adulyadej include Rama X of Thailand[65], a monarch[66], b. 1952[67], of Thailand[68], awarded the Order of the Royal House of Chakri[69], specialised in military personnel[70]; Poom Jensen[71], a police officer[72], 1983–2004[73], of Thailand[74]; Rama IX Super Tower[75], a skyscraper[76], in Thailand[77]; Bhumibol Dam[78], an arch dam[79], in Thailand[80], founded in 1964[81]; Bhumibol Bridge[82], a road bridge[83], in Thailand[84], founded in 2001[85]; Suan Luang Rama IX[86], a park[87], in Thailand[88], founded in 1987[89]; and Rama IX Bridge[90], a cable-stayed bridge[91], in Thailand[92], founded in 1984[93].
Why It Matters
Bhumibol Adulyadej has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[94] He is known by 145 alternative names across languages and contexts.[95]
Entities named for him include Rama X of Thailand[65], a monarch[66], b. 1952[67], of Thailand[68], awarded the Order of the Royal House of Chakri[69], specialised in military personnel[70]; Poom Jensen[71], a police officer[72], 1983–2004[73], of Thailand[74]; Rama IX Super Tower[75], a skyscraper[76], in Thailand[77]; Bhumibol Dam[78], an arch dam[79], in Thailand[80], founded in 1964[81]; Bhumibol Bridge[82], a road bridge[83], in Thailand[84], founded in 2001[85]; and Suan Luang Rama IX[86], a park[87], in Thailand[88], founded in 1987[89].
FAQs
Where was Bhumibol Adulyadej born?
Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Mount Auburn Hospital[1].
Where did Bhumibol Adulyadej die?
Bhumibol Adulyadej died in Siriraj Hospital[2].
Who were Bhumibol Adulyadej's parents?
Bhumibol Adulyadej's father was Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince Father[12]. Bhumibol Adulyadej's mother was Srinagarindra, Princess Mother[13].
Who was Bhumibol Adulyadej married to?
Bhumibol Adulyadej's spouses include Sirikit[14].
What did Bhumibol Adulyadej do for work?
Bhumibol Adulyadej worked as a statesperson[3], engineer[4], saxophonist[5], composer[6], and jazz musician[7].
Where did Bhumibol Adulyadej go to school?
Bhumibol Adulyadej was educated at University of Lausanne[31], Mater Dei School[32], and Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande[33].
What awards did Bhumibol Adulyadej receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[34], collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece[35], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[36], and Gold Olympic Order[37].