Royalties born on December 5

Take a focused look at the royalties born on December 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1927 Bhumibol Adulyadej

  Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as King Rama IX, was the King of Thailand from 1946 until his death in 2016. His reign of 70 years made him the longest-serving head of state in Thai history and, at the time, the world's longest-reigning monarch. Deeply respected in Thailand, he was known for his commitment to rural development, social welfare, and stability … [bio]