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King Mongkut of Siam

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The Resume

    (October 18, 1804-October 1, 1868)
    Born in Bangkok, Thailand
    King of Siam
    Inspired ‘Anna and the King of Siam’ and ‘The King and I’

Why he might be annoying:

    He had 82 children!
    He offered U.S. president James Buchanan domesticated elephants for transportation.
    'The King and I' was banned in Thailand because of the historical inaccuracies.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was inspired by ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ to abolish slavery in Siam.
    Even when slavery was common in Siam people noted that his slaves were treated very well.
    Yul Brynner won a Tony and an Oscar for portraying him on stage and screen.

Credit: Jack Magic


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 36 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying