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Also Known As Phya Tak • Paya Tak • Phraya Taksin
Born April 17, 1734 • Ayutthaya • Thailand
Died April 6, 1782 (aged 47) • Thon Buri • Thailand
Title / Office king (1767-1782), Thailand

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