Bhumibol Adulyadej
former King of Thailand (1927–2016)
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Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand who reigned for 70 years, from 1946 until his death in 2016, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in world history. He is an important figure in Thai history and culture, deeply revered in Thailand during his lifetime and beyond.
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Bhumibol Adulyadej (5 December 1927 – 13 October 2016), titled Rama IX, was King of Thailand from 9 June 1946 until his death in 2016. His reign of 70 years and 126 days is the longest of any Thai monarch, the longest on record of any independent Asian sovereign, and the third-longest of any sovereign state.
Born in the United States, Bhumibol spent his early life in Switzerland, growing up in the aftermath of the 1932 Siamese revolution which toppled Thailand's centuries-old absolute monarchy, ruled at the time by his uncle, King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). He ascended to the throne in June 1946 succeeding his brother, King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), who had died under mysterious circumstances.
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