Pol Pot

former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (1925–1998)
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Pol Pot

Summary

Pol Pot is a human[1]. Born in Prek Sbauv[2], he… he was born on May 19, 1925[3]. He passed away in Anlong Veng District[4]. He died on April 15, 1998[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Pol Pot was born in Prek Sbauv[2].
  • Pol Pot passed away in Anlong Veng District[4].
  • Pol Pot was born on May 19, 1925[3].
  • Pol Pot was born on May 19, 1928[9].
  • Pol Pot died on April 15, 1998[5].
  • Burial took place at Anlong Veng District[10].
  • Pol Pot's father was Saloth Phem[11].
  • Pol Pot was married to Khieu Ponnary[12].
  • Pol Pot held citizenship in French Indochina[13].
  • Pol Pot held citizenship in Kingdom of Cambodia[14].
  • Pol Pot held citizenship in Khmer Republic[15].
  • Pol Pot held citizenship in Democratic Kampuchea[16].
  • Pol Pot held citizenship in People's Republic of Kampuchea[17].
  • Pol Pot held citizenship in State of Cambodia[18].
  • Pol Pot worked as a politician[6].
  • Pol Pot's professions included military officer[7].
  • Pol Pot held the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea[19].
  • Pol Pot held the position of Prime Minister of Cambodia[20].
  • Pol Pot held the position of Prime Minister of Cambodia[21].
  • Pol Pot's education included a stint at EFREI[22].
  • Pol Pot's education included a stint at Lycee Sisowath[23].
  • Pol Pot received the Hero of the Republic[24].
  • Pol Pot received the Order of the National Flag[25].
  • Pol Pot's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
  • Pol Pot is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Pol Pot's place of birth was Prek Sbauv[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 19, 1925[3] and May 19, 1928[9]. His father was Saloth Phem[11].

Education

Educated at EFREI[22], a higher education institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1936[30], headquartered in Villejuif[31] and Lycee Sisowath[23], a school[32], in Cambodia[33], founded in 1933[34]. Pol Pot studied under Keng Vannsak[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea[19], a position[36], in Democratic Kampuchea[37], founded in 1960[38] and Prime Minister of Cambodia[20], a public office[39], in Cambodia[40], founded in 1945[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Republic[24], a title of honor[42], in North Korea[43], founded in 1950[44] and Order of the National Flag[25], an order[45], in North Korea[46], founded in 1948[47].

Personal Life

Among Pol Pot's spouses was Khieu Ponnary[12]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26]. Political affiliations include Communist Party of Kampuchea[48], a political party[49], in Cambodia[50], founded in 1951[51], headquartered in Phnom Penh[52]; Party of Democratic Kampuchea[53], a political party[54], in Cambodia[55], founded in 1982[56]; and Cambodian National Unity Party[57], a political party[58], in Cambodia[59], founded in 1992[60].

Death and Burial

Pol Pot died on April 15, 1998[5]. He died in Anlong Veng District[4]. Burial took place at Anlong Veng District[10].

Why It Matters

Pol Pot has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Pol Pot born?

Pol Pot's place of birth was Prek Sbauv[2].

Where did Pol Pot die?

Pol Pot died in Anlong Veng District[4].

Who were Pol Pot's parents?

Pol Pot's father was Saloth Phem[11].

Who was Pol Pot married to?

Pol Pot's spouses include Khieu Ponnary[12].

What did Pol Pot do for work?

Pol Pot worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Pol Pot go to school?

Pol Pot was educated at EFREI[22] and Lycee Sisowath[23].

What awards did Pol Pot receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Republic[24] and Order of the National Flag[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopedia of World Biography. notablebiographies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [10] . ki-media.blogspot.com. ki-media.blogspot.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [9] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. Retrieved . notablebiographies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Encyclopedia of World Biography. Retrieved . notablebiographies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [35] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  29. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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