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Cambodian politician

Key facts

Monarch
Norodom Sihamoni
Vice president
Cheam Yeab , Khuon Sudary, Nguon Nhel , Say Chhum , Kem Sokha , You Hockry
Preceded by
Norodom Ranariddh
Succeeded by
Khuon Sudary
Prime minister
Pen Sovan , Chan Sy , Hun Sen
Constituency
Kandal (1993–1998), Kampong Cham (1998–2018), Tbong Khmum (2018–present)
Born
( 1934-05-25 ) 25 May 1934 (age 92) , Ponhea Kraek District , Kampong Cham Province , Cambodia , French Indochina
Party
Cambodian People's Party
Other political affiliations
Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party , (1979–1991)
Spouse
Sao Ty
Allegiance
Cambodia
Branch service
Royal Cambodian Army
Rank
General of the Army

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Cambodia
Place of birth
Ponhea Kraek District
Position held
King of Cambodia
Religion
Theravāda
Military rank
general of the army
Image
Heng Samrin cropped.jpg
Number of children
4
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date of birth
1934-05-25
name in native language
ហេង សំរិន
Commons category
Heng Samrin
hair style / hair length
comb over
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Encyclopedic overview

Heng Samrin (Khmer: ហេង សំរិន; born 25 May 1934) is a Cambodian politician who served as the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia (2006–2023). Between 1979 and 1992, he was the de facto leader of the Hanoi-backed People's Republic of Kampuchea (1979–1989) and State of Cambodia (1989–1992) and General Secretary of the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party (1981–1991). He has been a member of Parliament since 14 June 1993. He is the oldest member of parliament, and the longest-serving president of the National Assembly in history. His honorary title is "Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin" (Khmer: សម្តេចអគ្គមហាពញាចក្រី ហេង សំរិន).

Life and career

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