Rama II of Siam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rama II of Siam

King of Siam

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1767

Place of Birth: Ratchaburi, Thailand

Date of Death: 21-Jul-1824

Profession: poet

Nationality: Thailand

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai (Thai: ?????????????????????; 24 February 1767 – 21 July 1824) or Rama II was the second monarch of Siam under the Chakri dynasty, ruling from 1809 to 1824.
In 1809, Itsarasunthon succeeded his father Rama I, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Loetlanaphalai the King of Siam.
His reign was largely peaceful, devoid of major conflicts.
His reign was known as the "Golden Age of Rattanakosin Literature" as Loetlanaphalai was patron to a number of poets in his court and the King himself was a renowned poet and artist.
The most notable poet in his employ was the illustrious Sunthorn Phu, the author of Phra Aphai Mani.