Photisarath

Photisarath (also spelled Phothisarath, Phothisarat, or Potisarat) (1501–1547) son of King Visounnarat of Lanxang, is considered to be the most devout of the Lao kings, he banned spirit worship and built temples upon the sites of spirit shrines. His elephant fell and crushed him while he sought to display his prowess to the diplomatic corps. His son Setthathirath returned from Chiang Mai to succeed him to the throne of Lan Xang.