Somsanith Vongkotrattana
Appearance
Prince Somsanith Vongkotrattana | |
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ເຈົ້າສົມສະໜິດ | |
10th Prime Minister of Laos | |
In office 3 June 1960 – 15 August 1960 | |
Monarch | Sisavang Vatthana |
Preceded by | Kou Abhay |
Succeeded by | Prince Souvanna Phouma |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 April 1913 Luang Phrabang, Laos |
Died | 1975 Luang Phrabang, Laos |
Political party | Committee for the Defence of the National Interests |
Profession | Prime Minister |
Prince Somsanith Vongkotrattana (19 April 1913 – 1975)[1] was the Prime Minister of Laos. He was born in Luang Prabang, Laos. His mother, Sanghiemkham, was one of Prince Bounkhong daughters, married Souvannarath, would late become Prime Minister, making Prince Souvanna Phouma, Prince Souphanouvong, Prince Phetsarath and Prince Kindavong his step uncles.
References
- ^ Stuart-Fox, Martin; Historical Dictionary of Laos; Plymouth UK ²2008, ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0