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The Songsuradet Rebellion (Thai: กบฏพระยาทรงสุรเดช; RTGS: Kabot Phraya Songsuradet) also known as the Rebellion of 18 corpses (Thai: กบฏ 18 ศพ) was an important Thai historical event in 1939. Phraya Songsuradet (Thai: พระยาทรงสุรเดช) actually did not instigate the rebellion or coup in any way yet it was named after him. The coup was in truth carried out by Luang Phibulsonggram (Thai: หลวงพิบูลสงคราม) or "Phibul" on 29 January 1939 to purge the country of his political enemies and former rivals (one of whom happened to be Songsuradet). ==Background == Born in 1892 as Thep Panthumasen (Thai: เทพ พันธุมเสน), Songsuradet was commissioned in the Royal Thai Army as an artillery lieutenant after graduating from the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy and furthering his studies in Germany where he studied at the engineer school. He returned to Thailand in 1915. From then on he was given many responsibilities, especially in the construction of railways. In 1932 he was given the title of Phraya Songsuradet by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). He played a crucial role in the Revolution of 1932 and subsequently became an important member of the new Thai constitutional government. The roots of the rebellion began during the coup d'état of June 1933, when Phraya Phahon Phonphayuhasena ousted Phraya Manopakorn Nititada and replaced him as prime minister. Phraya Songsuradet a supporter of Phraya Mano, and many of his companions were barred from politics for life by the new premier. Songsuradet was exiled to Sri Lanka for two years. During, before, and after the coup, conflicts arose between Songsuradet and Phibulsonggram, who were both ministers of state and members of the People’s Committee. When Luang Phibulsonggram succeeded Phraya Phahon as Prime Minister of Thailand on 11 September 1938, there was much resistance to his premiership due to his dictatorial style and cronyism. This, coupled with his role in suppressing the Boworadet Rebellion, resulted in three assassination attempts, two by gunmen and one by poisoning. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Songsuradet Rebellion」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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