Buddha Loetla Nabhalai Royalty
Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Thai: พุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย; RTGS: Phuttha Loet La Naphalai; 24 February 1767 – 21 July 1824) or Rama II was the second monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1809 to 1824. In 1809, Itsarasunthon succeeded his father Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai the King of Siam. His reign was largely peaceful, devoid of major conflicts. His reign was known as the "Golden Age of Rattanakosin Literature" as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai was patron to a number of poets in his court and the King himself was a renowned poet and artist. The most notable poet in his employ was the illustrious Sunthorn Phu, the author of Phra Aphai Mani.
Personal facts
| Birth date | February 24, 1767 |
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| Date of death | July 21, 1824 |
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| Parents | Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke |
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| Title | King Rama II |