Yugala Dighambara Biography
Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (March 17, 1882 – April 8, 1932) (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ายุคลฑิฆัมพร กรมหลวงลพบุรีราเมศร์, RTGS::Chao Fa Yukhon Thikhamphon Krom Luang Lopburi Ramet), was a son of King Chulalongkorn of Siam.
Early life and education
The Prince graduated from Cambridge University. He served as Viceroy of the South during the reign of his half-brother King Vajiravhud and as the Minister of the Interior in the government of King Prajadhipok.
Personal life
He married Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala (Bhanubandh), a daughter of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. Their grandson is the filmmaker Prince Chatrichalerm Yugala.
Death
According to the announcement of his death in the Royal Gazette, Prince Yugala suffered from heart disease, dying at 3:05:p.m. on April 8, 1932.
Honours
Prince Yugala received the following decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- Knight of The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
- Knight of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Cl*) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
- The Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Cl*) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- Knight Grand Cross (First Cl*) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama
- Dushdi Mala Medal Pin of Arts and Science (Military)
- King Rama IV Royal Cypher Medal, Second Cl*
- King Rama V Royal Cypher Medal, First Cl*
- King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal, First Cl*
- King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal, First Cl*
Ancestry
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** Appointed Viceroy
*** Appointed Deputy Viceroy
()^ Appointed Crown Prince
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