Historical Person

Norodom Sihanouk

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Norodom Sihanouk

Gender: Male

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Cambodian National Assembly removes Prince Norodom Sihanouk

đź“… 18 March 1970

The National Assembly voted to remove Sihanouk while he was abroad, and Lon Nol took power. The change drew Cambodia deeper into regional conflict. Cambodian political actors and civilians had their...

Lon Nol takes power in Cambodia amid regional escalation

đź“… 18 March 1970

Cambodia’s National Assembly removed Prince Norodom Sihanouk and Lon Nol assumed power. The change reshaped regional politics and preceded the U.S.-South Vietnamese incursion; Cambodian sovereignty...

Cambodian Supreme National Council confirms Norodom Sihanouk as chair

đź“… 17 July 1991

The Cambodian factions recorded agreement on the Supreme National Council and Norodom Sihanouk’s role as its chair. The council was intended to represent Cambodian sovereignty during the transition to...

Cambodia promulgates a new constitution and restores the monarchy

đź“… 24 September 1993

The constituent assembly adopted a constitution restoring the Kingdom of Cambodia, with Norodom Sihanouk as king. The step followed the UNTAC-supervised election and negotiations among Cambodian...