Norodom Ranariddh

Politician

Birthday January 2, 1944

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Cambodia

DEATH DATE Nov 28, 2021 (77)

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About

Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1993 to 1997 who, in 2008, was selected by King Norodom Sihamoni to be the chief advisor of his advisory court. He was a revered figure in Cambodia who many credit with brining Democracy back into the country.

Before Fame

He lived in France and was a lecturer at the University of Provence.

Trivia

He served as chairman of the Funcinpac party and later established the Norodom Ranariddh Party, the third largest party in Cambodia.

Family Life

His father was the former King of Cambodia and his half-brother, Norodom Sihamoni, became King in 2004.

Associated With

He was the second son of Norodom Shinanouk.