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Prince Souphanouvong (13 July 1909 – 9 January 1995) was a Laotian politician. He was the first President of Laos from December 1975 to August 1991. He was nicknamed "The Red Prince". He was a founding leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.[1]
Souphanouvong | |
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ສຸພານຸວົງ | |
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1st President of Laos | |
In office 2 December 1975 – 15 August 1991 | |
Prime Minister | Kaysone Phomvihane |
Succeeded by | Phoumi Vongvichit |
President of the Supreme People's Assembly | |
In office 1975–1988 | |
Succeeded by | Nouhak Phoumsavanh |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 July 1909 Luang Phrabang, Laos |
Died | 9 January 1995 Vientiane, Laos | (aged 85)
Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
Spouse(s) | Viengkham Souphanouvong |
Souphanouvong died on 9 January 1995 at the age of 86.[2]