Norodom Kantol

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In this Cambodian name, the surname is Norodom. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Kantol.
Norodom Kantol
នរោត្តម កន្តុល
Prime Minister of Cambodia
In office6 October 1962 – 25 October 1966
PredecessorChau Sen Cocsal (acting)
SuccessorLon Nol
Chief of StateNorodom Sihanouk
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office1965 – 1966
PredecessorKoun Wick
SuccessorNorodom Viriya
In office1962 – 1964
PredecessorNhiek Tioulong
SuccessorKoun Wick
Born(1920-09-15)15 September 1920
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, French Indochina
Died1976 (aged 55–56)
Ou Reang Ov, Democratic Kampuchea
SpouseNeak Moneang Chuop Samon
Issue8 children
HouseNorodom
FatherNorodom Singhara
MotherSisowath Thavet Roeungsi
Alma materNancy-Université
Political partySangkum
RelativesNorodom Sihanouk (cousin)

Norodom Kantol (Khmer: នរោត្តម កន្តុល; 15 September 1920 – 1976)[1] was a member of the Cambodian royal family and Prime Minister of Cambodia,[2] serving from 1962 to 1966.[3] He also served as foreign minister under the Sangkum government led by his cousin, Norodom Sihanouk. During the Khmer Republic regime of Lon Nol, he was imprisoned along with other members of the royal family.

Disappearance

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Kantol disappeared mysteriously in 1976, presumably killed by the Khmer Rouge.[4][5] Kantol was a leading adviser of Norodom Sihanouk. At the end of his tenure, he had been the longest continuously serving prime minister, and the first to have served more than 2 years.

Honour

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Foreign honour

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See also

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Ancestry

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Ancestors of Norodom Kantol
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4.
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2. Norodom Singhara
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11.
1. Norodom Kantol
12. Sisowath of Cambodia
6. Sisowath Monivong
13. Varni Van
3. Sisowath Thavet Roeungsi
14. Norodom Hassakan
7. Norodom Kanviman Norleak Tevi
15. Sao Sambhat

References

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  1. ^ Prince, Norodom Sihanouk (1965). Speech by His Highness Prince Norodom Kantol, Prime Minister of Cambodia, at the opening of the International Conference of Diplomats organized by the Quakers at Siem Reap =: discours de S.A. Norodom Kantol, President du Conseil des Ministres, a l'ouverture de la Conference Diplomatique des Quakers. [Phnom-Penh?]: Impr. de l'information. OL 21879603M.
  2. ^ "Political Leaders: Cambodia". zarate.eu. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  3. ^ "Cambodia". glennharbeck.tripod.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  4. ^ "norodom". norodom. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  5. ^ "មកស្គាល់ព្រះអង្គម្ចាស់, នរោត្ដម កន្តុល, History of the prince Norodom Kantol, - YouTube". www.youtube.com. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  6. ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1964" (PDF).



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