Literary Works in Siam
In 1814, King Ang Duong works as poet and great classical writer of Cambodian literature in Bangkok. He translated Cambodian literature Vorvong & Sorvong into Thai language if taken as a gift for the birthday of crowned prince Mongkut.
In 1843, King Ang Duong was crowned as king of Cambodia, and come back to Oudong.
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