Historical eventDecember 281767

Taksin

Taksin the Great was crowned king of the newly established Thonburi Kingdom at the new capital of Thonburi in present-day Thailand.

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In context

When
Monday, December 28 1767259 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
18th century · 1760s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1767.

What happened

Taksin the Great or the King of Thonburi was a Thai Chinese general who became the only King of Thonburi that ruled Siam from 1767 to 1782.

December 28 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did Taksin happen?

December 28 1767 — 259 years ago, on a Monday.

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