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Anouvong

last monarch of the Lao Kingdom of Vientiane
Years: 1779 - 1845

Chao Anouvong, or regnal name Xaiya Setthathirath V (1767 – 1829), leads the Laotian Rebellion (1826 – 1829) as the last monarch of the Lao Kingdom of Vientiane.

Anouvong succeedsto the throne in 1805 upon the death his brother, Chao Inthavong , Xaiya Setthathirath IV, who had succeeded their father, Phrachao Siribounyasan Xaiya Setthathirath III.

Anouvong was known by his father's regnal number until recently discovered records disclosed that his father and brother had the same regnal name.