Kaew Nawarat | |
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Prince Ruler of Chiang Mai | |
Prince Ruler of Chiang Mai | |
Reign | 23 January 1910 – 3 June 1939 |
Predecessor | Intavaroros |
Heir apparent | Wongtawan |
Born | 29 September 1862 Kingdom of Chiang Mai |
Died | 3 June 1939 (age 77) Chiang Mai, Thailand |
Spouse | Jamari na Chiangmai |
Issue | 4 sons and 2 daughters |
House |
Chet Ton Dynasty House of Chiang Mai |
Father | Inthawichayanon |
Major General Prince Kaew Nawarat (Thai: เจ้าแก้วนวรัฐ; (Lanna: ) rtgs: Chao Kaeo Nawarat; Birth name: Kaew na Chiangmai) (29 September, 1862 – 3 June, 1939) was the 36th and last King of Lanna and Prince Ruler of Chiang Mai, reigning from 1910 to 1939 (Thai calendar 2454-2482). He succeeded Intavaroros Suriyavongse (1897–1910). His seat was within Lanna's capital Chiang Mai, but he never held any true administrative power. With him ended the reign of the Seven Princes Dynasty.
Naovarat was born September 29, 1862, at the royal residence of Chiang Mai (คุ้มหลวงนครเชียงใหม่) as the 6th son of Phra Choa Intavichyanon, 7th ruling prince of Chiang Mai and Mae Choa Kew.
In 1877, when he was 15 years old and his father still ruled Chiang Mai, Naovarat was appointed as Vice minister of treasury. That same year, he brought 300 Chiang Mai and Lamphun families to Chiang San. In 1882, he became the Minister of treasury, responsible for bringing the royal tribute to King Rama V in Bangkok in 1886. He became the Minister of interior in 1899.