Dhani Nivat
Dhani Nivat ธานีนิวัต | |
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Prince Bidyalabh Bridhyakon | |
Phraya Manopakorn Nititada | |
Predecessor | Thammasakmontri |
Successor | Thammasakmontri |
Born | Bangkok, Siam | 7 November 1885
Died | 8 September 1974 Bangkok, Thailand | (aged 88)
Spouse | Prayoon Sonakul na Ayutthaya (née Sukhum) |
Issue | 3 children
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House | Chakri dynasty |
Father | Bidyalabh Pruethidhada |
Mother | Am Sonakul Na Ayutthaya |
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Dhani Nivat, the Prince Bidyalabh Bridhyakon (Thai: พระวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าธานีนิวัต กรมหมื่นพิทยลาภพฤฒิยากร; 7 November 1885 – 8 September 1974) was a member of the Chakri dynasty and Thai courtier. Previously known as Prince Dhaninivat Sonakul (หม่อมเจ้าธานีนิวัต โสณกุล), he received princely rank in 1922. Prince Dhani served many Thai monarchs as Minister of Education and as President of the Privy Council; in the latter capacity he acted as regent for King Bhumibol Adulyadej on three separate occasions. The prince was also known for his academic writings on Thai history and culture. He served as president of the Siam Society for over 20 years.
Biography
Early life
Prince Dhaninivat Sonakul was born on 7 November 1885, the eldest son of Prince Sonabandhit, the Prince Bidyalabh Pruethidhada and Am Sonakul Na Ayutthaya (née Kuntholchinda). Prince Sonabandhit was the 62nd son of King Mongkut and Consort Vad. His father was the first Siamese military attaché in London. As Prince Dhaninivat was born right after the end of his father's posting abroad his name meant "Returning to the City" (of Bangkok).[1]
The prince was raised in the Inner Court of the
His father insisted he continued his studies abroad. After leaving the monkhood he went to England and under King Chulalongkorn's sponsorship studied at Rugby School. He then went on to study Oriental Languages at Merton College, Oxford (namely Pali and Sanskrit) and graduated with second-class honours.[1]
Government service
The prince returned to Siam and began working at the
In the reign of King
Courtier
On 25 March 1950 he became a privy councillor to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.[6] When the king decided to return to Switzerland for further education, he appointed Prince Rangsit Prayurasakdi, the Prince of Chainat the Regent of Thailand, and asked Prince Dhani Nivat to become President of the Privy Council of Thailand in his stead, he was appointed on 4 June 1950.[7] On 8 May 1950, the king in commemoration of his own coronation ceremony, in which Prince Dhani played a major part, granted to the prince a further honour of "Krom" rank retitling him: Phra Worawongse Ther Krom Muen Bidyalabh Bridhyakon (พระวรวงศ์เธอ กรมหมื่นพิทยลาภพฤฒิยากร).[8] On 7 March 1951 Prince Rangsit died. The king again asked Prince Dhani Nivat to succeed him, this time as the regent. He was appointed on 12 March 1951.[9] After the king's permanent return to Thailand in 1952, the prince continued to serve as president of the Privy Council.[10]
The prince served as regent twice more, both in 1963. Firstly from 27 May to 6 June, when the king made a state visit to Japan and the Republic of China.[11] And from 9 to 14 July during his visit to the Philippines.[12]
Prince Dhani Nivat died on 8 September 1974 at the age of 88. He was married to Prayoon Sonakul na Ayutthaya (née Sukhum), daughter of Phraya Yommarat (
Selected works
- "The Old Siamese Conception of the Monarchy" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X.
- "The Shadow-Play as a Possible Origin of the Masked-Play" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X.
- "King Mongkut's Autograph Letter To Pius IX" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X.
- "Traditional Dresses in the Classic Dance of Siam" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X.
- "The Date and Authorship of the Romance of Phra Lô" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X.
- "The Reconstruction of Rāma I of the Chakri Dynasty" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X.
- "The Age of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty" (PDF). ISSN 0304-226X. (a note to the above)
- "The Age of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty" (PDF).
Co-author
- Dhani Nivat; ISSN 0304-226X.
- Dhaninivat Kromamiin Bidyalabh Bridhyakorn; Dhanit Yupho (1954). The Khon. Bangkok: Fine Arts Department.
Honours
- Knight of the Order of the Royal House of Chakri
- Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Order of the White Elephant
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
- Member of the Vallabhabhorn Order
- Dushdi Mala Medal for Distinguished Services in Arts and Sciences
- King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal 1st Class
Foreign
- Grand Commander (Honorary) Order of the Defender of the Realm (Malaysia) (1964)[13]
See also
References
- Citations
- ^ ISSN 0304-226X.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 26 (ง): 919–924. 1 April 1909. Archived from the original(PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 39 (ก): 317–320. 9 May 1950. Archived from the original(PDF) on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 43 (ก): 269–270. 4 April 1926. Archived from the original(PDF) on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 43 (ก): 722–723. 20 March 1926. Archived from the original(PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 67 (18 ก): 400. 28 March 1950. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 67 (32 ก): 646–647. 6 June 1950. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 39 (ก): 317–320. 9 May 1950. Archived from the original(PDF) on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 68: 204. 20 March 1951. Archived from the original(PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 69 (27 ก): 640–641. 29 April 1952. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 80 (52): 25. 24 May 1963. Archived from the original(PDF) on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Royal Gazette (in Thai). 80 (5): 8. 8 July 1963. Archived from the original(PDF) on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1964" (PDF).
- Bibliography
- "Dhani Nivas Bidyalabh Bridhyakorn, H.R.H. Prince" in Gerald W. Fry, Gayla S. Nieminen, Harold E. Smith, Historical Dictionary of Thailand, 3a ed. (Scarecrow Press, 2013) p. 136 Selected pages at Google Books