Chaophraya Surasakmontri
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Surasakmontri | |
|---|---|
| สุรศักดิ์มนตรี | |
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| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 1894–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Chaophraya Bhasakornwongse |
| Succeeded by | Chaophraya Thewetwongwiwat |
| Chief of the Army Department | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Prince Damrong Rajanubhab |
| Succeeded by | Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cherm Saeng-chuto 28 March 1851 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 1 July 1931 (aged 80) Bangkok, Siam |
| Spouse(s) | Rai Bunnag Liam Bunnag |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Royal Siamese Army |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Field Marshal |
| Commands | Commander of the Siamese forces |
| Battles/wars | Haw wars |
Field Marshal Chaophraya Surasakmontri, sometimes spelled as Chao Phraya Surasak (1851–1931[1]) was a Thai field marshal, nobleman, and businessman. He was best known in Haw wars campaign.
He served as Commander of the Department of the Army from 1890-1892, and as Minister of Ministry of Agriculture afterwards.[2] He established a sawmill in Si Racha in 1900.[3]
The city of Chaophraya Surasak, in Chonburi is named after him.
References
- ^ Mishra, Patit Paban (2010). The history of Thailand. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood. p. 86. ISBN 978-0313340918.
- ^ Brow, James (1976). Population, land and structural change in Sri Lanka and Thailand. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 9004045295.
- ^ "A Trip Through Little Osaka". Bangkok Post. 9 Jun 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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