Ariyavangsagatayana, 9th Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
| Somdet Phra Ariyavamsagatañāṇa Somdet Phra Sangharāja (Sa Pussadeva) | |
|---|---|
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Theravada, Dhammayuttika Nikaya |
| Dharma names | Pussadeva |
| Personal | |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Born |
August 19, 1812 Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Died |
January 11, 1899 (aged 85) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Senior posting | |
| Title | Supreme Patriarch of Siam |
| Predecessor | Pavares Variyalongkorn |
| Successor | Vajirananavarorasa |
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana Somdet Phra Sangharaja (known also as Ariyavangsagatayana) was the 9th Supreme Patriarch of Thailand 1893–1899. He was born in 1812 in the Nonthaburi Province as Sa Pussadeva. Prior to becoming supreme patriarch, he was a monk of the Rajapradit Temple. He succeeded Pavares Variyalongkorn as Patriarch. He died aged 87 years in 1899 and was succeeded by Vajirananavarorasa .
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