Setthathirath
Laotian king · Laos · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1534 to 1571 · aged 37
Setthathirath or Xetthathirat is considered one of the great leaders in Lao history. Throughout the 1560s until his death, he successfully defended his kingdom of Lan Xang against military campaigns by Burmese conqueror Bayinnaung, who had already subdued Xieng Mai in 1558 and Ayutthaya in 1564.
Setthathirath is read about 25 times a day, in 17 languages.
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Setthathirath was a prolific builder and erected many Buddhist monuments including Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Haw Phra Kaew, Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan and the Pha That Luang in Vientiane.
