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Kingdom of Luang Prabang

1707 – 1947 CE · about 240 years

The Kingdom of Luang Prabang formed in 1707 when Lan Xang split apart. It was at times a vassal of Burma and Siam, and in 1893 became a French protectorate. In 1947 it became the basis of the Kingdom of Laos.

Key facts

Dates1707 – 1947 CE
RegionSoutheast Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalLuang Prabang
Religion(s)Theravada Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Lan Xang

Followed by

Second French colonial empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.