Queen Tey facts for kids
Queen Tey was an important figure in the history of Cambodia. She became the queen of Cambodia in 1687, even though her reign was quite short.
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Queen Tey: A Cambodian Ruler
Queen Tey lived in the 17th century. She was married to King Barom Reachea V, who was a ruler of Cambodia. She was also the mother of another king, Chey Chettha IV. Her son, Chey Chettha IV, ruled Cambodia several times, first taking the throne in 1675.
Her Special Role as Queen Mother
In the Cambodian royal court during that time, the position of a queen mother was very important and highly respected. It meant she had a lot of influence and a high social status.
Her Time as Queen
In 1687, something unusual happened: King Barom Reachea V decided to step down from his role as king. This is called abdicating. He chose to give the throne to his mother, Queen Tey.
Queen Tey then became the ruler of Cambodia. She reigned for three months. This was a very significant event because she was the first female ruler in Cambodia in a very long time. The last known female monarch before her was Queen Jyeṣṭhāryā of Sambhupura. After her short time as queen, she stepped down and gave the throne back to her son, Chey Chettha IV.
What is a Queen Regnant?
A queen regnant is a queen who rules a country in her own right. This means she is the main ruler, not just the wife of a king. Queen Tey was a queen regnant during her time on the throne.
