Khamtai Siphandone
Former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (1924–2025).
The record
Khamtai Siphandone was a former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. Born on 8 February 1924 in French Protectorate of Laos, Siphandone died on 2 April 2025 in Vientiane at the age of 101.
Positions held include Minister of Defence of Laos (1975–1991), Prime Minister of Laos (1991–1998) and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (1992–2006). Honours include Order of the Red Banner, Gold Star Order and Order of Augusto César Sandino.
With a Wikipedia article in 36 languages, Khamtai Siphandone is No. 38,309 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 February 1924, French Protectorate of Laos
- Died
- 2 April 2025, Vientiane (aged 101)
- Country
- Laos
- Known as
- Politician, military personnel
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Lao People's Revolutionary Party
- Languages
- Lao
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 36
Did you know
Was 51 when first minister of Defence of Laos (1975).
Lived to 101.
Shares a birthday with Jules Verne and John Ruskin.
Two people in the Index born in French Protectorate of Laos, with Phankham Viphavanh.
Has a Wikipedia article in 36 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1975–1991Minister of Defence of Laos
- 1991–1998Prime Minister of Laos
- 1992–2006General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
- 1998–2006President of Laos
Connections
- ChildSonexay Siphandone
- ChildViengthong Siphandone
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of the Red Banner
- Gold Star Order
- Order of Augusto César Sandino
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