Sirikit
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Summary
Sirikit was born in Pathum Wan[1]. She died in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital[2]. She worked as a writer[3], statesperson[4], politician[5], pianist[6], and military officer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,966 views/month, #6,392 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Nakkhatra Mangala, 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi[9]
- Mother: Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara[10]
- Spouse: Bhumibol Adulyadej[11]
- Child: Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand[12], Vajiralongkorn[13], Sirindhorn, Princess Royal[14], Chulabhorn, Princess Srisavangavadhana[15]
- Country of citizenship: Thailand[16]
- Native language: Thai[17]
- Ethnic group: Thai people[18]
- Occupation: environmentalist[19], social worker[20]
- Position held: Regent of Thailand[21], Queen Consort of Thailand[22]
- Educated at: Rajini School[23], St. Francis Xavier Convent School[24]
- Award received: Order of the Crown of the Realm[25], Order of the Star of Romania[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[28], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[29], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[30], Order of the Royal House of Chakri[31], Order of the Nine Gems[32], Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[33], Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[34], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[35], Order of the Direkgunabhorn[36], Royal Order of the Seraphim[37], Order of Sikatuna[38]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[39]
- Sex or gender: female[40]
- Family: Chakri dynasty[41], House of Mahidol[42]
- Anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami[43]
- Noble title: queen[44], Queen mother[45]
- Genre: blues[46]
- Named after: Kitiyakara Voralaksana, 1st Prince of Chanthaburi[47]
- Military branch: Royal Thai Armed Forces[48]
- Part of: Bhumibol Adulyadej and Sirikit[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sirikit include Rama X of Thailand[50], a monarch[51], b. 1952[52], of Thailand[53], awarded the Order of the Royal House of Chakri[54], specialised in military personnel[55]; Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand[56], a badminton player[57], b. 1987[58], of Thailand[59], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[60]; Sirindhorn, Princess Royal[61], a diplomat[62], b. 1955[63], of Thailand[64], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[65]; Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand[66], a politician[67], b. 1951[68], of Thailand[69], awarded the Order of the Royal House of Chakri[70]; Sirikitiya Jensen[71], a historian[72], b. 1985[73], of United States[74], awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[75]; Queen Sirikit National Convention Center[76], a convention center[77], in Thailand[78], founded in 1991[79]; Siribha Chudhabhorn of Thailand[80], a painter[81], b. 1982[82], of Thailand[83], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[84]; and Princess Adityadhornkitikhun of Thailand[85], a painter[86], b. 1984[87], of Thailand[88].
Why It Matters
Sirikit has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] She is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]
Entities named for her include Rama X of Thailand[50], a monarch[51], b. 1952[52], of Thailand[53], awarded the Order of the Royal House of Chakri[54], specialised in military personnel[55]; Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand[56], a badminton player[57], b. 1987[58], of Thailand[59], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[60]; Sirindhorn, Princess Royal[61], a diplomat[62], b. 1955[63], of Thailand[64], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[65]; Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand[66], a politician[67], b. 1951[68], of Thailand[69], awarded the Order of the Royal House of Chakri[70]; Sirikitiya Jensen[71], a historian[72], b. 1985[73], of United States[74], awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[75]; and Queen Sirikit National Convention Center[76], a convention center[77], in Thailand[78], founded in 1991[79].
FAQs
Where was Sirikit born?
Sirikit was born in Pathum Wan[1].
Where did Sirikit die?
Sirikit died in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital[2].
Who were Sirikit's parents?
Sirikit's father was Nakkhatra Mangala, 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi[9]. Sirikit's mother was Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara[10].
Who was Sirikit married to?
Sirikit's spouses include Bhumibol Adulyadej[11].
What did Sirikit do for work?
Sirikit worked as a writer[3], statesperson[4], politician[5], pianist[6], and military officer[7].
Where did Sirikit go to school?
Sirikit was educated at Rajini School[23] and St. Francis Xavier Convent School[24].
What awards did Sirikit receive?
Honors received include Order of the Crown of the Realm[25], Order of the Star of Romania[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27], and Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[28].