Naresuan, commonly known as Naresuan the Great, or Sanphet II was the 18th monarch of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and the 2nd of the Sukhothai dynasty. He was the king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom from 1590 and overlord of Lan Na from 1602 until his death in 1605. Naresuan is one of Thailand's most revered monarchs as he is known for his campaigns to free Ayutthaya from the vassalage of the First Toungoo Empire. During his reign, numerous wars were fought against Taungoo Burma. Naresuan also welcomed the Dutch.
Naresuan, Siamese King of Ayutthaya Kingdom (born c. 1555)
On April 25, in the year 1605, Naresuan, Siamese King of Ayutthaya Kingdom (born c. 1555). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 25, one of 419 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 25, 1605 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 7 April 2026.
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