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Narisara Nuvadtivongs

Chitcharoen
จิตรเจริญ
Prince of Siam
The Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong
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Minister of Treasury
In office 21 March 1892 – 23 December 1894
Predecessor Chaturon Ratsami
Successor Srisiddhi Thongjaya
Minister of War
In office 1894 – 1899
Predecessor Phum Srichaiyant
Successor Thongkhongkonhyai
Born (1863-04-28)28 April 1863
Grand Palace, Bangkok, Siam
Died 10 March 1947(1947-03-10) (aged 83)
Bangkok, Siam
Spouse Mom Ratchawong Pluem Siriwong
Mom Malai Sewatam
Mom Ratchawong To Ngon-rot
Issue
Full name
His Royal Highness Prince Chitcharoen, The Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong
Dynasty Chakri
Father Mongkut
Mother Pannarai
Full name
His Royal Highness Prince Chitcharoen, The Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong

The Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong (Thai: นริศรานุวัดติวงศ์; rtgsNaritsaranuwattiwong; 28 April 1863 – 10 March 1947), Prince Naris for short, né Chitcharoen (จิตรเจริญ), was a member of the royal family of Siam (now Thailand), minister, general and scholar. He was known for his artistic talents, and was a key figure in Thailand's industrial revolution during the reign of Rama V.

Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong was born on 28 April 1863 in Bangkok, Thailand. He was the son of Pannarai and King Rama IV (also known as King Mongkut). Prince Nuwattiwong was educated by Western missionaries who encouraged his interest in the fine arts.

Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong was appointed as the Director of Public Works, Town and Country Planning for the Ministry of the Interior. He worked on Thailand's early urban planning and became an Art Advisor for the Royal Institute of Thailand. His other jobs included working for the Ministry of the Treasury, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of the Palace. From 1892 to 1894, he served as Minister of the Treasury.

From 1894 to 1899, he was the Minister of War. During his tenure, the former Kalahom department (dating back to the 15th century) was radically modernised based on Western models. From 1896 to 1899, Prince Naris—who was both a general of the army and an admiral—additionally held the position of the Commander of the Department of Military Operation, the highest military position in the Siamese Army of that time. From 1898 to 1899 he was also the Commander of the Navy Department and therefore commanding officer of the Siamese Navy.


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