Khun Lo

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Khun Lo, legendary founder of the city of Luang Prabang (then known as Muang Sua during his reign), was the eldest of the seven sons of the Khun Borom, [1] and is credited as being the first of the prehistoric Lao monarchs.[ citation needed ] The royal families of Laos trace their lineage to him.

Khun Lo died in 780 and was succeeded by Khun Sung.

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References

  1. Wolfson-Ford, Ryan (2016). "Sons of Khun Bulom: The discovery by modern Lao historians of the 'birth of the Lao race'". Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 47 (2): 169. doi:10.1017/S0022463416000035.