Jayavarman III: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Jayavarman III? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Very little is known about Jayavarman II's son and successor, Jayavarman III (Khmer: ជ័យវរ្ម័នទី៣), or Vishnuloka, the second ruler of Angkor. The future Khmer king, Yasovarman I, claimed to be related to the brother of Jayavarman III's grandmother, Rudravarman. An inscription from Prasat Sak describes: "When he failed to capture a wild elephant while hunting, a divinity promised that he would secure the animal if he built a sanctuary." There are some temples dated to his reign though none said that they belonged to him. He may have begun a small construction project which was overshadowed by his more ambitious successor and builder, Indravarman I. He died in 877 probably from chasing a wild elephant.
Quick facts about Jayavarman III
- Full name: Jayavarman III
- Born: 0850-01-01
- Nationality: Khmer Empire
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q887990
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jayavarman III?
Very little is known about Jayavarman II's son and successor, Jayavarman III (Khmer: ជ័យវរ្ម័នទី៣), or Vishnuloka, the second ruler of Angkor. The future Khmer king, Yasovarman I, claimed to be related to the brother of Jayavarman III's grandmother, Rudravarman. An inscription from Prasat Sak describes: "When he failed to capture a wild elephant while hunting, a divinity promised that he would secure the animal if he built a sanctuary." There are some temples dated to his reign though none said that they belonged to him.
What nationality is Jayavarman III?
Jayavarman III is Khmer Empire.
When was Jayavarman III born?
Jayavarman III was born on 0850-01-01.
Sources
More in Royals
Keep reading
