Mongkut signs treaties with the States of…

1862 CE

Mongkut signs treaties with the States of the German Customs Union and the Grand Duchies of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz In 1862.

In addition to founding a new Buddhist sect, Dhammayut Nikaya, Mongkut reaffirms freedom of religion and encourages Christian missionaries.

He also employs an English widow from Singapore, Mrs. Anna Leowens, to teach his children English.

Mrs. Leowens’ five-year stay will provide the basis for the book and eventual Broadway musical “The King and I.”

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Bangkok > Krung Thep Krung Thep Thailand View →

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Mongkut, aka Rama IV View →

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Siam, (Rattanakosin) Kingdom of View → Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy of View → Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy of View → German Confederation View → Zollverein (German Customs Union) View → Netherlands, Kingdom of The View →

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