Norodom Sihanouk
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Norodom Sihanouk 🇰🇭

នរោត្តម សីហនុ (Known as "King Father of Cambodia")
King Father of Cambodia, Statesman, Political Leader, Historical Figure
Born 1922-10-31 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Passed Away 2012-10-15 Beijing, China
Lifespan 89 years old
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"Preah Karuna Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Preahmaboromrathanakkot."

Archival Overview

Secured Cambodian national independence without bloodshed in 1953 and acted as the vital unifier who restored the constitutional monarchy and peace after the Khmer Rouge genocide.

Biographical Record

Norodom Sihanouk was the King of Cambodia who dominated Cambodian politics for six decades, holding world records for holding the greatest variety of political offices (King, Prime Minister, Head of State, and Prince). He secured Cambodia's peaceful independence from France in 1953 and presided over the 1991 Paris Peace Accords ending decades of civil conflict.

Secured Cambodian national independence without bloodshed in 1953 and acted as the vital unifier who restored the constitutional monarchy and peace after the Khmer Rouge genocide.

Key Life Milestones

1953-11-09

Royal Crusade for Independence

Secured full independence for Cambodia from France through his skillful diplomatic 'Royal Crusade' without military bloodshed.

1991-10-23

The Paris Peace Agreements

Signed the comprehensive Paris Peace Agreements alongside all Cambodian factions, enabling UN peacekeepers to restore democratic elections.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Beijing, China
GPS: 39.9042, 116.4074
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