Rama II
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Portrait at the Grand Palace, Bangkok | |
| King of Siam | |
| Reign | 7 September 1809 – 21 July 1824 |
| Coronation | 17 September 1809 |
| Predecessor | Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) |
| Successor | Nangklao (Rama III) |
| Viceroy | Maha Senanurak (1809–1817) |
| Viceroy of Siam | |
| Tenure | 1808 – 7 September 1809 |
| Appointer | Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) |
| Predecessor | Maha Sura Singhanat |
| Successor | Maha Senanurak |
| Born | Chim (Itsarasunthon) 24 February 1767 Amphawa, Ayutthaya |
| Died | 21 July 1824 (aged 57) Bangkok, Siam |
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| Issue | 34 sons and 39 daughters, including:
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| Dynasty | Chakri |
| Father | Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) |
| Mother | Amarindra |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
| Seal | |
| Monarchs of the Chakri dynasty | |
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| Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) | |
| Phutthaloetla Naphalai (Rama II) | |
| Nangklao (Rama III) | |
| Mongkut (Rama IV) | |
| Chulalongkorn (Rama V) | |
| Vajiravudh (Rama VI) | |
| Prajadhipok (Rama VII) | |
| Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) | |
| Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) | |
| Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) | |
Phutthaloetla Naphalai (born Chim; 24 February 1767 or 1768 – 21 July 1824), also known by his regnal name Rama II, was the second King of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, ruling from 1809 to 1824. In 1809, as Prince Itsarasunthon, he succeeded his father Rama I, the founder of the Chakri dynasty, to become Loetlanaphalai, King of Siam. His reign was largely peaceful, devoid of major conflicts. His reign was known as the "Golden Age of Rattanakosin Literature" as Loetlanaphalai was patron to a number of poets in his court, and the King himself was a renowned poet and artist. The most notable poet in his employ was the illustrious Sunthorn Phu, the author of Phra Aphai Mani. The rapid growth of the number of his descendants was outstanding: he is believed to have had over 240 grandchildren.