Norodom Sihanouk
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Norodom Sihanouk
Summary
Norodom Sihanouk is a human[1]. Born in Phnom Penh[2], he… he died in Beijing[3]. He worked as a politician[4], film director[5], actor[6], singer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,761 views/month, #5,737 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Norodom Sihanouk was born in Phnom Penh[2].
- Norodom Sihanouk died in Beijing[3].
- Norodom Sihanouk is buried at Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh[10].
- Norodom Sihanouk's father was Norodom Suramarit[11].
- Norodom Sihanouk's mother was Sisowath Kossamak[12].
- Among Norodom Sihanouk's spouses was Norodom Monineath[13].
- Among Norodom Sihanouk's spouses was Mam Manivan Phanivong[14].
- Among Norodom Sihanouk's spouses was Phat Kanhol[15].
- Norodom Sihanouk was married to Sisowath Pongsanmoni[16].
- Among Norodom Sihanouk's spouses was Sisowath Monikessan[17].
- A child of Norodom Sihanouk was Norodom Arunrasmy[18].
- A child of Norodom Sihanouk was Norodom Ranariddh[19].
- A child of Norodom Sihanouk was Norodom Sihamoni[20].
- A child of Norodom Sihanouk was Norodom Narindrapong[21].
- A child of Norodom Sihanouk was Norodom Chakrapong[22].
- A child of Norodom Sihanouk was Norodom Yuvaneath[23].
- Norodom Sihanouk held citizenship in Cambodia[24].
- Norodom Sihanouk worked as a politician[4].
- Norodom Sihanouk worked as a film director[5].
- Norodom Sihanouk's professions included actor[6].
- Norodom Sihanouk's professions included singer[7].
- Norodom Sihanouk worked as a musician[8].
- Norodom Sihanouk worked as a composer[25].
- Norodom Sihanouk held the position of Prime Minister of Cambodia[26].
- Norodom Sihanouk held the position of Prime Minister of Cambodia[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: KH[29]
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Began / founded: 1922-10-31[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-10-15[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 255a51de-105f-4d2f-b2e0-4bf29cdf8220[32]
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Origins and Family
Norodom Sihanouk was born in Phnom Penh[2]. His father was Norodom Suramarit[11]. His mother was Sisowath Kossamak[12].
Education
Norodom Sihanouk's education included a stint at Cavalry Training School Saumur[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], film director[5], actor[6], singer[7], musician[8], and composer[25]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Cambodia[26], a public office[34], in Cambodia[35], founded in 1945[36]; King of Cambodia[37], a position[38], in Cambodia[39], founded in 0100[40]; king[41]; and president[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of Suvorov, 1st class[43], Order of the Nile[44], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[45], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[46], Grand cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam[47], and Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha[48].
Personal Life
Spouses include Norodom Monineath[13], a politician[49], b. 1936[50], of Cambodia[51], awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia[52]; Mam Manivan Phanivong[14], a politician[53], 1934–1975[54], of Cambodia[55]; Phat Kanhol[15], 1920–1969[56]; Sisowath Pongsanmoni[16], an aristocrat[57], 1929–1974[58], of Cambodia[59]; and Sisowath Monikessan[17], 1929–1946[60]. Children include Norodom Arunrasmy[18], Norodom Ranariddh[19], Norodom Sihamoni[20], Norodom Narindrapong[21], Norodom Chakrapong[22], and Norodom Yuvaneath[23]. Norodom Sihanouk's religion is recorded as Theravāda[61]. Political affiliations include Sangkum[62] and National United Front for an Independent, Neutral, Peaceful and Cooperative Cambodia[63].
Death and Burial
Norodom Sihanouk passed away in Beijing[3]. Burial took place at Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Norodom Sihanouk include Sihanoukville[64], a city[65], in Cambodia[66], founded in 1964[67] and Sihanoukism[68], a political ideology[69].
Why It Matters
Norodom Sihanouk ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,761 views/month, #5,737 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
He has been cited as an influence by Buddhist socialism[72], a social movement[73].
Entities named for him include Sihanoukville[64], a city[65], in Cambodia[66], founded in 1964[67] and Sihanoukism[68], a political ideology[69].
FAQs
Where was Norodom Sihanouk born?
Born in Phnom Penh[2], Norodom Sihanouk…
Where did Norodom Sihanouk die?
Norodom Sihanouk passed away in Beijing[3].
Who were Norodom Sihanouk's parents?
Norodom Sihanouk's father was Norodom Suramarit[11]. Norodom Sihanouk's mother was Sisowath Kossamak[12].
Who was Norodom Sihanouk married to?
Norodom Sihanouk's spouses include Norodom Monineath[13], Mam Manivan Phanivong[14], Phat Kanhol[15], and Sisowath Pongsanmoni[16].
What did Norodom Sihanouk do for work?
Norodom Sihanouk worked as politician[4], film director[5], actor[6], singer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Norodom Sihanouk go to school?
Norodom Sihanouk was educated at Cavalry Training School Saumur[33].
What awards did Norodom Sihanouk receive?
Honors received include Order of Suvorov, 1st class[43], Order of the Nile[44], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[45], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[46].
Who did Norodom Sihanouk influence?
Norodom Sihanouk has been cited as an influence by Buddhist socialism[72].