Chao Sotikakumman (also spelled Xotikakumman or Sotika Koumane; Lao: ເຈົ້າໂຊຕິກະ; died 1771) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1750 to 1771.[1]

Chao Sotika
ເຈົ້າໂຊຕິກະ
King of Luang Phrabang
King of Luang Phrabang
Reign1750 – 1771
PredecessorInthaphom
SuccessorSurinyavong II
Born?
Died1771
Luang Phrabang
IssueOng Manhku Rajakoumane
FatherInthasom
MotherTaen Sao

Sotika was the second son of Inthasom.[citation needed] He succeeded the throne from his younger brother Inthaphom.[1]

In March 1765, Luang Phrabang was conquered by Burmese army. His hundreds of people were taken as hostages by Burmese, including his younger brother Surinyavong. Sotika became a vassal king under Burmese rule. [1] His throne was seized by younger brother Surinyavong II in 1771.[1]

Sotikakumman had only son Ong Manhku Rajakoumane.[citation needed] Ong Manhku later became a pretender to the throne; he was recognized by China and Vietnam but defeated by Anurutha. Manhku died in Tonkin in 1813.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 389. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
  2. ^ Đại Nam chính biên liệt truyện sơ tập, vol. 33
Sotikakumman
Born:  ? Died: 1771
Preceded by King of Luang Phrabang
1749–1771
Succeeded by