Ariyavangsagatayana, 18th Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
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Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana Somdet Phra Sangharaja, or simply known as Ariyavangsagatayana was the 18th Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
1973–1988 (Thai Calendar 2517–2531). He was born 1897 (2440) within the Ayudthaya province as Vasana Vasano. He was a monk of the Rajaborpit Temple. He died in 1988, at age 90, after a reign of 14 years and 2 months.
Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
The Supreme Patriarch or Sangharaja is the head of the order of Buddhist monks in Thailand. The position is formally appointed by the King of Thailand, although the actual selection is made by senior clergymen...
1973–1988 (Thai Calendar 2517–2531). He was born 1897 (2440) within the Ayudthaya province as Vasana Vasano. He was a monk of the Rajaborpit Temple. He died in 1988, at age 90, after a reign of 14 years and 2 months.
