Chao Anouvong vs Gustaf V

Chao Anouvong, king of Vientiane, launched a surprise attack on the Siamese city of Nakhon Ratchasima, seeking to reclaim Lao independence. The rebellion initially succeeded but was crushed by Siamese forces under King Rama III, leading to the destruction of Vientiane.

Siamese armies under General Bodindecha captured and systematically destroyed the city of Vientiane, including its temples and palaces. Thousands of Lao civilians were forcibly relocated to Siamese territory, ending the kingdom of Vientiane as a political entity.

After fleeing to the Vietnamese court of Emperor Minh Mang, Anouvong was handed over to Siamese authorities. He was publicly executed in Bangkok by being placed in a cage and exposed to the elements, dying after several days. His death marked the end of the Lao rebellion.

Gustaf V became King of Sweden upon the death of his father, Oscar II. His reign spanned both World Wars and the Great Depression, during which he maintained Sweden's neutrality.

Gustaf V presided over Sweden's policy of neutrality during World War I. He convened a meeting of Scandinavian kings to coordinate neutrality policies, helping Sweden avoid involvement in the conflict.

Gustaf V maintained Sweden's neutrality throughout World War II. He faced pressure from Nazi Germany and the Allies but kept Sweden non-belligerent, though he made concessions such as allowing German troop transit.

Gustaf V died after a reign of 43 years, the longest of any Swedish monarch in the modern era. His reign saw the transition from a constitutional monarchy with some royal influence to a purely ceremonial role.