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On February 23, 1851, the beginning of a life story that was more than a soap opera was born at Wang Tha Phra with the birth of a young prince whom Krom Khun Ratchasiwikrom, the son of King Rama III, gave the name “Prisdang” which means “back” because he was the seventh and youngest son born to Mom Noi, daughter of Phraya Ratchamontri (Phu Phomonmontri), the Director-General of the Department of the Royal Treasury during King Rama III. When he was old enough, Krom Khun Ratchasiwikrom brought Mom Chao Prisdang to be a former royal page of His Royal Highness Prince Chulalongkorn at the Old Palace, Suan Kulap. Until the time when Prince Chulalongkorn was ordained as a samanera, he resided at Panhya Palace, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara. For 6 months, Mom Chao Prisdang closely performed his duties as a royal page without being far from him. At that time, Prince Chulalongkorn He asked His Royal Highness Prince Krommaun Bowornrangsri Suriyaphan, his preceptor, the meaning of the name “Mom Chao Prisdang” since he was the one who gave him this name. He received the answer that “Prisdang” means “back” since he was the youngest son. From then on, His Royal Highness Prince Chulalongkorn also called Mom Chao Prisdang “spine” until after he ascended to the throne, then he stopped calling him by this name. It was as if fate had destined them to have the same path because His Royal Highness Prince Chulalongkorn and Mom Chao Prisdang were of similar ages, only a year and a half apart. But more importantly, they both watched the solar eclipse at Hua Kor together. And they both lost the pillars of their lives together due to malaria. This might be the reason why His Majesty King Chulalongkorn was more merciful to Mom Chao Prisdang than anyone else. It was the beginning of a twist of fate. From the grace of the new young king