Ieng Thirith
Cambodian politician and teacher (1932-2015)
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Summary
Ieng Thirith was born on March 10, 1932[1], in Battambang Province[2]. She died on August 22, 2015[3], in Pailin Province[4]. She worked as a politician[5] and teacher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,127 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Pailin Municipality[8]
- Spouse: Ieng Sary[9]
- Country of citizenship: Cambodia[10]
- Field of work: English-language literature[11]
- Educated at: University of Paris[12], Lycee Sisowath[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of Kampuchea[15]
- Commons category: Ieng Thirith[16]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[17]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Khmer[20], English[21], French[22]
- Birth name: Khieu Thirith[23]
- Name in native language: អៀង ធីរិទ្ធ[24]
- Interested in: William Shakespeare[25]
- Sibling: Khieu Ponnary[26]
Why It Matters
Ieng Thirith has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Ieng Thirith born?
Ieng Thirith was born in Battambang Province[2].
Where did Ieng Thirith die?
Ieng Thirith died in Pailin Province[4].
Who was Ieng Thirith married to?
Ieng Thirith's spouses include Ieng Sary[9].
What did Ieng Thirith do for work?
Ieng Thirith worked as a politician[5] and teacher[6].
Where did Ieng Thirith go to school?
Ieng Thirith was educated at University of Paris[12] and Lycee Sisowath[13].