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SHRINES AND RELIGIOUS PLACES -
Bangkok Protestant Cemetery |
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During the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), Bangkok was still a
fledgling city and a frontier for many European nations. As the
Protestant community grew, the need for a proper burial space
for their dead also increased. The community addressed this
issue by seeking permission from the Portuguese to use the
Catholic cemetery. Eventually, Bangkok’s Protestants petitioned
the king for a cemetery of their own and the request was granted
on 29 July 1853.
Today, the cemetery is a testament to
the intertwined history of Bangkok and Europe. Many pioneers
that include doctors, missionaries and others who were early
influences of Siam have their resting places here. A walk
through the cemetery is eye-opening for visitors and serves as a
reminder that one of the reasons Thailand is the way it is today
is due to its openness to globetrotters in its early days. Read
up prior to a visit and look out for several key historical
figures such as Admiral Sir John Bush, Dr. Daniel Beach Bradley,
and Henry Alabaster. |
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Shrines and Religious places |
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https://www.bangkokp |
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13.70645, 100.50527 |
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