Birabongse Bhanudej

Prince of Siam, racing driver, sailor and pilot

Birabongse Bhanudej (1914–1985) was the Prince of Siam, racing driver, sailor and pilot. He was born in Bangkok on 15 July 1914. He died in London on 23 December 1985, at the age of 71.

Birabongse Bhanudej competed in auto racing.

Birabongse Bhanudej took part in the 1970 Asian Games and 24 Hours of Le Mans. He was educated at Eton College and Debsirin school.

Birabongse Bhanudej was the son of Bhanurangsi Savangwongse. He married Cyril Mary Georgina Heycock and Celia Hovard. The recorded cause of death is cardioplegia.

The 1970 Asian Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Birabongse Bhanudej is covered in 29 language editions of Wikipedia, a rough measure of how far the name has carried beyond Thailand.

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