Souphanouvong
Souphanouvong | |
|---|---|
ສຸພານຸວົງ | |
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| 1stPresident of Laos | |
| In office 2 December 1975 – 15 August 1991 | |
| Prime Minister | Kaysone Phomvihane |
| Succeeded by | Phoumi Vongvichit |
| President of the Supreme People's Assembly | |
| In office 1975–1988 | |
| Succeeded by | Nouhak Phoumsavanh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 July 1909 Luang Phrabang,Laos |
| Died | 9 January 1995(aged 85) Vientiane,Laos |
| Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse(s) | Viengkham Souphanouvong |
PrinceSouphanouvong(13 July 1909 – 9 January 1995) was a Laotian politician. He was the firstPresident of Laosfrom December 1975 to August 1991. He was nicknamed "The Red Prince". He was a founding leader of theLao People's Revolutionary Party.[1]
Souphanouvong died on 9 January 1995 at the age of 86.[2]
References[change|change source]
- ↑Souphanouvong, Prince[permanent dead link].The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. Columbia University Press
- ↑Souphanouvong, "red prince'' of Laos, dies aged 86.Hartford-hwp.com (1995-01-12). Retrieved on 2013-11-17.
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