KING NORODOM the 1st - 1860 COIN - Cambodia - Roi Du Cambodge - (Wurden) - 5399

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King Norodom I of Cambodia - Norodom I, Roi du Cambodge
1860 Coin - Bronze - Wurden  - Bronze - Coin - 1860
King Norodom of Cambodia
Norodom (Khmer:
នរោត្តម
[nɔroːtˈɗɑm]; born Ang Voddey (Khmer:
អង្គវតី
[ʔɑŋ ʋɔˈtəj]); 3 February 1834 – 24 April 1904), was the King of Cambodia from 1860 to his death in 1904.
He was the eldest son of King Ang Duong and was a half-brother of Prince Si Votha and King Sisowath.
He was elected to the throne in 1860 but would not be crowned until 1864 due to the fact that Siam held the royal regalia (the royal crown and other artefacts).
In 1863, he signed a treaty with France by which he gave France control over Cambodia's foreign relations in exchange for personal protection against his enemies. The treaty saved Cambodian independence, but French control over Cambodia's internal affairs strengthened continually until the end of his reign (full independence was not restored until 1953).
He reigned for 43 years and 188 days and was succeeded by his half-brother Sisowath after his death.
He had 61 Children.
King Norodom was remembered for his appreciation and fondness of the arts.
It was under his supervision that the Silver Pagoda was built in 1892, as well as Wat Oudong consecrated on 6 June 1875.
When Norodom assumed the throne in 1860, classical dance recovered some of its ancient prestige, and soon became a great honour for court officials, ministers and senior dignitaries to have their children admitted to the palace's school of dancing.
In 1872, Norodom went on an official visit to Hong Kong, Manila and Singapore.
In Manila, the King was greatly impressed by the music skills of the Filipinos and decided to take some musicians back to Cambodia to teach modern music.
Norodom's generosity began drawing artists from many nationalities to Cambodia and they were always given a warm welcome at royal palace and court. Most of them had a deep interest in the Royal Ballet and thus were given every opportunity to learn Khmer music and dance.
Under King Norodom, the beginnings of the Royal Khmer Navy was established for territorial protection.
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