Narisara Nuwattiwong
Prince Chitcharoen, the Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong (28 April 1863 – 10 March 1947), Prince Naris (นริศ) for short, né Chitcharoen (จิตรเจริญ), was a member of the royal family of Siam (now Thailand), minister, general and scholar. A polymath, he became known as "the great craftsman of Siam" and "the prince master". The anniversary of his birth, 28 April, is celebrated in Thailand as "Prince Naris Day".
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Narisara Nuwattiwong

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- Name
- Chitcharoen
- Spouse
- * Ratchawong Pluem Siriwong
- Born
- 28 April 1863
- Birthplace
- Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam
- Died
- 10 March 1947
- Place of death
- Bangkok, Siam
- Nationality
- Thailand.
- Occupation
- artist and architect.
- Languages
- Thai.
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Prince Chitcharoen, the Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong (28 April 1863 – 10 March 1947), Prince Naris (นริศ) for short, né Chitcharoen (จิตรเจริญ), was a member of the royal family of Siam (now Thailand), minister, general and scholar. A polymath, he became known as "the great craftsman of Siam" and "the prince master". The anniversary of his birth, 28 April, is celebrated in Thailand as "Prince Naris Day".
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Chitcharoen • Title — Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong • Spouse — * Ratchawong Pluem Siriwong • Malai Sewatam • Ratchawong To Ngon-rot • Royal House — (Chakri) • Father — Mongkut (Rama IV) • Mother — Phannarai (Chae Siriwong) • Born — 28 April 1863 • Birthplace — Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Siam • Died — 10 March 1947 • Place of death — Bangkok, Siam
Early life
Early life
Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong was born on 28 April 1863 in Bangkok, Thailand. He was the son of Pannarai and King Rama IV (also known as King Mongkut). Prince Nuwattiwong was educated by Western missionaries who encouraged his interest in the fine arts.
Government
Government
Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong was appointed the Director of Public Works, Town and Country Planning for the Ministry of the Interior. He worked on Thailand's early urban planning and became an Art Advisor for the Royal Institute of Thailand. His other jobs included working for the Ministry of the Treasury, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of the Palace. From 1892 to 1894, he served as Minister of the Treasury. From 1894 to 1899, he was the Minister of War. During his tenure, the former Kalahom department (dating back to the 15th century) was radically modernised based on Western models. From 1896 to 1899, Prince Naris—who was both a general of the army and an admiral—additionally held the position of the Commander of the Department of Military Operation, the highest military position in the Siamese Army of that time. From 1898 to 1899 he was also the Commander of the Navy Department and therefore commanding officer of the Siamese Navy. Prince Naris served as Regent of Siam from 1934 to 1935, substituting for his nephew King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) who resided in England during the treatment of an eye condition. After Prajadhipok's definite abdication in 1935 and the choice of 9-year-old Ananda Mahidol as the new king, Naris declined the request to continue as regent, pointing to his old age.
Design
Design
When Prince Naris began his art endeavours, there was no Siamese concept of design. Thailand had no art museum, and the arts were not taught at universities. Prince Naris worked with Siamese craftsmen and Italian artists on royal commissions to create Siamese "art". As Thailand began to modernize, it created its first European-style government ministries. Narisara was assigned to design the crest for these newly created ministries. Each crest he designed was different, representing the role of each group.
Architecture
Architecture
Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble Temple) was the first temple in Thailand to use marble in its construction. This temple has been described as a defining example of a modern Buddhist temple by the Western Ministries of Architecture. The Wat Benchamabophit School is next to Wat Benjamabophit. Unlike the temple, the school was built in Western style. Phraubosotwatrachativas is another temple made of marble, but the style of this building combines Western and Thai styles. The temple contains oil paintings that were inspired by art found in Western medieval churches.
Music
Music
• "Sansoen Phra Barami" or Royal Anthem • "Khamen Sai Yok"
Family
Family
Prince Naris was married three times. His first wife was Mom Rajawongse Pluem Sirivongse (หม่อมราชวงศ์ปลื้ม ศิริวงศ์), with whom he had one daughter: • Princess Pluemchit Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าปลื้มจิต จิตรพงศ์) After the death of his first wife, Prince Naris married Mom Malai Chitrabongse Na Ayudhaya (née Sewatam) (หม่อมมาลัย เศวตามร์), with whom he had two sons: • Prince Ai Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าอ้าย จิตรพงศ์) • Prince Charoenchai Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าเจริญใจ จิตรพงศ์) After the death of his second wife, the prince remarried one last time, marrying Mom Rajawongse To Ngon-rot (หม่อมราชวงศ์โต งอนรถ). They had a total of six children, of whom five were male: • Prince Sam Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าสาม จิตรพงศ์) • Princess Pralomchit Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าประโลมจิตร จิตรพงศ์) • Princess Duangchit Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าดวงจิตร จิตรพงศ์) • Prince Yachai Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้ายาใจ จิตรพงศ์) • Prince Phlao-rot Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าเพลารถ จิตรพงศ์) • Princess Konnika Chitrabongse (หม่อมเจ้าหญิงกรณิกา จิตรพงศ์)
Death
Death
Naris died on 10 March 1947 from a stroke. His funeral was held publicly at Sanam Luang. His cremation pyre was similar to the royal funeral pyre of Ananda Mahidol.
Identity
Identity
Narisara Nuwattiwong is recorded as artist and architect. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Prince Naris, Naris, Narit, Prince Narit and Naritsaranuwattiwong. His recorded language was Thai. He was the child of Mongkut and Pannarai.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1863
Narisara Nuwattiwong born at Bangkok.
1911
Wat Benchamabophit is dated 1911.
1913
Saha Chat monument is dated 1913.
1932
Rama I Monument at Memorial Bridge is dated 1932.
1947
Narisara Nuwattiwong died at Bangkok.
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- 1.Silpakorn Channel. Documentary of Prince Naris Official. YouTube. Silpakorn University.
- 2.เจริญวงศ์, สุรศักดิ์. สมเด็จฯ เจ้าฟ้ากรมพระยานริศรานุวัคติวงศ์ – "สมเด็จครู" นายช่างใหญ่แห่งกรุงสยาม.
- 3.Atthakor, Ploenpote. Ban Plainern saga shows city never learns. Bangkok Post. 2019-04-25.
- 4.Ally Anumudu. The King and I. Prezi. 11 December 2012.
- 5.Ministry of Finance - Thailand. www2.mof.go.th.
- 6.เจริญวงศ์, สุรศักดิ์. สมเด็จฯ เจ้าฟ้ากรมพระยานริศรานุวัคติวงศ์ – "สมเด็จครู" นายช่างใหญ่แห่งกรุงสยาม.
- 7.Kobkua Suwannathat-Pian. Kings, Country and Constitutions: Thailand's Political Development, 1932-2000. RoutledgeCurzon. 245. 2003. 0-7007-1473-1.
- 8.Crosbie-Jones, Max. Book Talk: The Making of 'Prince Naris: A Siamese Designer'. Thailand Tatler. 2017-03-28.
- 9.Wright, Michael. Prince Naris – The Master of Thai Art.
- 10.Wright, Michael. Prince Naris – The Master of Thai Art.
- 11.Wright, Michael. Prince Naris – The Master of Thai Art.
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