Lachoneus II, Son of Lachoneus
Lachoneus II, son of the above Lachoneus, succeeded his father as chief judge. He reigned for one year before the king-men assassinated him as part of an attempt to establish a monarchy. The monarchy was never established nor a new judge instated; the central government instead crumbled to be replaced by a tribal structure (3 Nephi 6:19, 7:1-4).
Lachoneus II is the last Nephite ruler specifically identified in the Book of Mormon.
Preceded by Lachoneus I |
Chief Judge of the Nephites AD 30 |
Last known Nephite ruler |
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