Thailand: King Rama VIII, Ananda Mahidol (20 September 1925 – 9 June 1946), 8th monarch of the Chakri Dynasty.

Ananda Mahidol (20 September 1925–9 June 1946) was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. He was recognized as king by the National Assembly in March 1935. He was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland at this time. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. He was found shot to death in his bed in June 1946. Medical examiners ruled it a murder and three servants were later executed. His killing has been the subject of much controversy.

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SIAMESE MONARCHS