Yugala Dighambara

Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (March 17, 1882 – April 8, 1932) (, ), was a son of King Chulalongkorn of Siam.

Early life and education

The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as royal commissioner of Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat (a large administrative region in Southern Thailand) during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud from 1910 to 1925 and as the Minister of the Interior (Mahatthai) of Siam in the government of King Prajadhipok from 1926 to 1928.

Personal life

He married Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala (Bhanubandh), a daughter of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. Their grandson is the filmmaker Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala.

Death

According to the announcement of his death in the Royal Gazette, Prince Yugala Dighambara suffered from heart disease, dying at 3:05 p.m. on April 8, 1932.

Honours

Prince Yugala Dighambara received the following decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:

• Knight of The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
• Knight of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems
• Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
• The Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
• Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
• Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
• Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama
• Dushdi Mala Medal Pin of Arts and Science (Military)
• King Rama IV Royal Cypher Medal, Second Class
• King Rama V Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
• King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
• King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal, First Class

Arms

Ancestry

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