Boun Oum

Laotian politician (1912–1980)
Person human Q2196351
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Boun Oum

Summary

Boun Oum is a human[1]. Born in Champasak[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1912[3]. He passed away in Meudon[4]. He died on March 17, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Boun Oum's place of birth was Champasak[2].
  • Boun Oum died in Meudon[4].
  • Boun Oum died in Paris[8].
  • Boun Oum was born on December 12, 1912[3].
  • Boun Oum was born on December 11, 1911[9].
  • Boun Oum died on March 17, 1980[5].
  • Boun Oum's father was Ratsadanay[10].
  • Boun Oum held citizenship in Laos[11].
  • Boun Oum's professions included politician[6].
  • Boun Oum held the position of Prime Minister of Laos[12].
  • Boun Oum held the position of minister[13].
  • Boun Oum received the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[14].
  • Boun Oum received the Order of Civic Merit of Laos[15].
  • Boun Oum received the Order of the White Elephant[16].
  • Boun Oum received the Royal Order of Cambodia[17].
  • Boun Oum received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Boun Oum received the Combatant's Cross[19].
  • Boun Oum's religion is recorded as Buddhism[20].
  • Boun Oum is recorded as male[21].
  • Boun Oum's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Boun Oum was affiliated with the independent politician[23].
  • Boun Oum's Commons category is recorded as Boun Oum[24].
  • Boun Oum was part of the conflict First Indochina War[25].
  • Boun Oum was part of the conflict World War II[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Boun Oum was born in Champasak[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 12, 1912[3] and December 11, 1911[9]. His father was Ratsadanay[10].

Career and Affiliations

Boun Oum worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Laos[12], a public office[27], in Laos[28], founded in 1945[29] and minister[13], a type of position[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[14], an order[31], in Kingdom of Laos[32], founded in 1909[33]; Order of Civic Merit of Laos[15], a military decoration[34], in Laos[35], founded in 1950[36]; Order of the White Elephant[16], an order of chivalry[37], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[38], founded in 1861[39]; Royal Order of Cambodia[17], an order[40], in French Protectorate of Cambodia[41], founded in 1864[42]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; and Combatant's Cross[19], a cross[45], in France[46], founded in 1930[47].

Personal Life

Boun Oum's religion is recorded as Buddhism[20]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[23].

Death and Burial

Boun Oum died on March 17, 1980[5]. Recorded place of death include Meudon[4], a commune of France[48], in France[49] and Paris[8], a commune of France[50], in France[51], founded in -0300[52].

Why It Matters

Boun Oum ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Where was Boun Oum born?

Boun Oum was born in Champasak[2].

Where did Boun Oum die?

Boun Oum passed away in Meudon[4].

Who were Boun Oum's parents?

Boun Oum's father was Ratsadanay[10].

What did Boun Oum do for work?

Boun Oum worked as politician[6].

What awards did Boun Oum receive?

Honors received include Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[14], Order of Civic Merit of Laos[15], Order of the White Elephant[16], and Royal Order of Cambodia[17].

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  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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