Pol Pot
Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (1925–1998).
The record
Pol Pot was a former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea. Born on 19 May 1925 in Prek Sbauv, Pot died on 15 April 1998 in Anlong Veng District at the age of 72.
Positions held include General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (1963–1981), Prime Minister of Cambodia (1976–1979) and Prime Minister of Cambodia (1976). Pot studied at EFREI and Lycee Sisowath. Honours include Hero of the Republic and Order of the National Flag.
With a Wikipedia article in 131 languages, Pol Pot is No. 356 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 May 1925, Prek Sbauv
- Died
- 15 April 1998, Anlong Veng District (aged 72)
- Country
- French Indochina
- Known as
- Politician, military officer
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Communist Party of Kampuchea, Party of Democratic Kampuchea
- Education
- EFREI, Lycee Sisowath
- Languages
- Khmer
- Wikipedia editions
- 131
Did you know
Was 38 when first general Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (1963).
Lived to 72.
Shares a birthday with Li Bai and Ho Chi Minh.
Has a Wikipedia article in 131 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1963–1981General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea
- 1976–1979Prime Minister of Cambodia
- 1976Prime Minister of Cambodia
Connections
- FatherSaloth Phem
- SpouseKhieu Ponnary
- SiblingSaloth Chhay
- SiblingLoth Suong
Honours and works
Awards
- Hero of the Republic
- Order of the National Flag
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