BIRTHDAY
Nov 13, 1907 November 13
BIRTHPLACE
Luang Prabang Laos
DEATH DATE
May 13, 2024 (age 70)
BIRTH SIGN
About
Former King of Laos who reigned over the country from 1959 until the takeover by the Pathet Lao in 1975. He was sent to an interment camp by communist authorities in 1977 and he died there several years later.
Trivia
He was the last King of Laos, as the position would be abolished in 1975.
Before Fame
He briefly unlearned the Laos language while studying in France from age 10 to 20.
Family Life
He and Queen Khumphoui had five children: Prince Vong, Princess Savivanh, Princess Thala, Prince Sisavang and Prince Sauryavong.
Associated With
He replaced Sisavang Vong as the King of Laos in 1959.