Outey (1577 – 5 January 1642) was a

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n prince who served as the

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from 1627 to 1642. Outey was the youngest son of King Soriyopear. He was appointed the '' ouparach'' (heir apparent or viceroy) in 1618. He was appointed the

after

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's death, assuming the title ''uprayorach'' ( ឧភយោរាជ), the title usually borne by kings who had abdicated but retained executive powers. Outey married Princess Ang Vathi, who was the former fiancée of king

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(Ponhea To). The dissatisfied king rebelled against him but was defeated and executed together with Ang Vathi in 1631. Ang Tong Reachea (Ponhea Nou) was crowned the new king. Ang Tong Reachea died in mysterious circumstances in June 1640. Although Ponhea Chan should be the next king, Outey forced Chan to give the crown to his son Batom Reachea. With the help of

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and Malay mercenaries, Chan assassinated Outey on 5 January 1642.the historical background - Shodhganga
page. 30 In the same time Batom Reachea was away on a hunting trip. Chan captured him and had him executed in

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References

* Bernard Philippe Groslier avec la collaboration de C.R. Boxer ''Angkor et le Cambodge au XVIe siècle d'après les sources portugaises et espagnoles'', p. 26 Tableau III « Succession d'Ang Chan » P.U.F (Paris) 1958; * ''Chroniques Royales du Cambodge de 1594 à 1677''.

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''Histoire du Cambodge''

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