Bodindecha
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Chao Phraya Bodindecha was one of the most prominent political and military figures of the early Bangkok Rattanakosin Kingdom. Bodindecha was both chancellor
(Samuha Nayok ) and military general during the reign of King Rama III. He was known for putting down the Laotian Rebellion (1826–1828} (ปราบกบฎ) of Lord Anouvong of Vientiane
(เจ้าอนุวงศ์ เวียงจันทน์) and for campaigns during the Siamese-Vietnamese Wars of 1831–1834 and 1841–1845.
Sing was born in 1777 in Bangkok
during the Thonburi Kingdom
period to Chao Phraya Abhayraja and Lady Fug. Abhayraja sent Sing under service to Prince Isarasundhorn, the heir apparent
. The prince was later crowned as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai
and Sing was made a minor official, during which time he became acquainted with Prince Jessadabodindra
. Prince Jessadabodindra was crowned as Rama III in 1824 and Sing was made Phraya Rajasupawadi.
In 1826, Anouvong the King of Vientiene led the Laotian Rebellion against the Bangkok government. King Rama III sent his uncle (and titular heir-apparent) Maha Sakdi Polsep
to Isan
, accompanied by Sing (as Phraya Rajasupawadi) to suppress the rebellion The campaign earned Sing royal favor and he was elevated from Phraya to Chao Phraya Rajasupawadi and made Samuha Nayok. Rama III later granted Sing the special title Bodindecha made up from parts of the king's own name, Jessadabodindra .
As chancellor, Bodindecha had full responsibility during the Siamese-Vietnamese War in Cambodia
from 1841 to 1845. The two countries had long been quarreling over Cambodia, and in 1841 Rama III sent Siamese armies under Bodindecha to put Prince Ang Duong
on the Cambodian throne. Bodindecha was able to take Udongk and Phnom Penh
. A peace was negotiated in 1845 and Ang Duong put on the throne. Bodindecha stayed in Cambodia until 1848 when he returned to Siam and died a year later of cholera
.
Wat Tung Sawang Chayaphum ( field of bright victory) in Yasothon.
Chancellor
Chancellor is the title of various official positions in the governments of many nations. The original chancellors were the Cancellarii of Roman courts of justice—ushers who sat at the cancelli or lattice work screens of a basilica or law court, which separated the judge and counsel from the...
(Samuha Nayok ) and military general during the reign of King Rama III. He was known for putting down the Laotian Rebellion (1826–1828} (ปราบกบฎ) of Lord Anouvong of Vientiane
Vientiane
-Geography:Vientiane is situated on a bend of the Mekong river, which forms the border with Thailand at this point.-Climate:Vientiane features a tropical wet and dry climate with a distinct monsoon season and a dry season. Vientiane’s dry season spans from November through March. April marks the...
(เจ้าอนุวงศ์ เวียงจันทน์) and for campaigns during the Siamese-Vietnamese Wars of 1831–1834 and 1841–1845.
Sing was born in 1777 in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
during the Thonburi Kingdom
Thonburi Kingdom
Thon Buri was the capital of Siam for a short time during the reign of King Taksin the Great, after the ruin of capital Ayutthaya by the Burmese. King Rama I removed the capital to Bangkok on the other side of the Chao Phraya River in 1782...
period to Chao Phraya Abhayraja and Lady Fug. Abhayraja sent Sing under service to Prince Isarasundhorn, the heir apparent
Front Palace
Krom Phra Rajawang Bovorn Sathan Mongkol ) or the Front Palace was a royal title granted by the Siamese monarchy until the nineteenth century. The holder of the title of Front Palace was considered the heir to the throne and second only to the King. The title originated in the Ayutthaya period and...
. The prince was later crowned as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai
Buddha Loetla Nabhalai
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Isarasundhorn Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai , or Rama II , was the second monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1809-1824. In 1809, Isarasundhorn succeeded his father Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai...
and Sing was made a minor official, during which time he became acquainted with Prince Jessadabodindra
Jessadabodindra
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Jessadabodindra Phra Nangklao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama III , was the third monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 21 July 1824 to 2 April 1851. He succeeded his father, Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, as the King of Siam...
. Prince Jessadabodindra was crowned as Rama III in 1824 and Sing was made Phraya Rajasupawadi.
In 1826, Anouvong the King of Vientiene led the Laotian Rebellion against the Bangkok government. King Rama III sent his uncle (and titular heir-apparent) Maha Sakdi Polsep
Maha Sakdi Polsep
Somdet Phra Bawornrajchao Maha Sakdi Polsep was the Front Palace appointed by Jessadabodindra as the titular heir to the throne as he was the uncle to the king.Prince Arunotai was the son of King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai and his concubine Nuiyai...
to Isan
Isan
Isan is the northeastern region of Thailand. It is located on the Khorat Plateau, bordered by the Mekong River to the north and east, by Cambodia to the southeast and the Prachinburi mountains south of Nakhon Ratchasima...
, accompanied by Sing (as Phraya Rajasupawadi) to suppress the rebellion The campaign earned Sing royal favor and he was elevated from Phraya to Chao Phraya Rajasupawadi and made Samuha Nayok. Rama III later granted Sing the special title Bodindecha made up from parts of the king's own name, Jessadabodindra .
As chancellor, Bodindecha had full responsibility during the Siamese-Vietnamese War in Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
from 1841 to 1845. The two countries had long been quarreling over Cambodia, and in 1841 Rama III sent Siamese armies under Bodindecha to put Prince Ang Duong
Ang Duong
Ang Duong was king of Cambodia.Ang Duong was younger son of king Ang Eng, who 1779-1797 was ruler of Cambodia at the then capital Oudong, by one of his Thai consorts, Ros, 'queen Vara' , whom he had taken as concubine in 1793 from Bangkok.He is regarded as the Great-King of Cambodia who...
on the Cambodian throne. Bodindecha was able to take Udongk and Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
. A peace was negotiated in 1845 and Ang Duong put on the throne. Bodindecha stayed in Cambodia until 1848 when he returned to Siam and died a year later of cholera
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking or eating water or food that has been contaminated by the diarrhea of an infected person or the feces...
.
Legacy
Partial list of locations named in his honor, or associated with him:- Chao Phraya Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) Museum (TH: พิพิธภัณฑ์เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา (สิงห์ สิงหเสนี), Bangkok
- Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) SchoolBodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) SchoolBodindecha School , commonly abbreviated as Bodin, is a Thai high school. It teaches students from grade 7 up to grade 12. The school is located in Wang Thonglang, Bangkok. The number of currently registered students is approximately 5000.The school was established in 30 April 1971...
, Bangkok - Nawaminthrachinuthit Bodindecha SchoolNawaminthrachinuthit Bodindecha SchoolNawaminthrachinuthit Bodindecha School is a public school in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. The school admits students grades 7 to 12.Nawaminthrachinuthit Bodindecha School is one of the nine schools founded to honour Her Majesty the Queen on her sixtieth anniversary. The school is also the third of ...
, Bangkok - Camp Bodindecha , Ban Doet , Tambon Doet, Amphoe Mueang YasothonAmphoe Mueang YasothonMueang Yasothon is the capital district of the province of Yasothon in northeastern Thailand on the Chi River. Subdistrict Nai Mueang determines the city limits of the town of Yasothon.-History:...
; home to the Royal Thai Army 16th Infantry since 23 December 1985. 15.907329°N 104.061321°W 