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Hun Neang

1923 – 2013

Cambodian Buddhist monk

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Lived 1923 – 2013 (aged 89). Hun Neang was a Cambodian, known for Hun Sen and Prime Minister of Cambodia.

Hun Neang (, Chinese: 云良; 27 August 1924 – 12 July 2013) was a Cambodian Buddhist monk. He is the father of Senate President Hun Sen and the grandfather of Prime Minister Hun Manet. A devout Buddhist, various schools throughout the country are named in honour after him. Hun Neang's official, full title is "Neak Oknha Moha Pheakdey Saburisak Phoukea Thipadei", which was presented to him by King Norodom Sihamoni in 2011. Hun Neang inherited some of his family assets and led a relatively comfortable life, as they owned several hectares of land until a kidnapping incident forced their family to sell off much of their assets. His wife Dy Pok died in 1998 of illness at the age of 81.

Hun Neang and Dy Pok had six children, of which Prime Minister Hun Sen is the third child.

Death and funeral Hun Neang battled health issues in March 2012, according to his son, Hun Sen. He was interred near his wife's crypt in Vongkut Borei Pagoda in Toek Thla commune, Sen Sok district. Other sources stated that the couple had seven children, one of whom died before Hun Sen was born.

Eldest son: Neak Oknha Oudom Metreivisidh Hun San (b. Hun Long San, 6 July 1948–28 March 2025) Second son: Samdech Uddom Tep Nhean Hun Neng (b. Hun Long Seng, 2 April 1950–5 May 2022) Third son: Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen Eldest daughter: Hun Sengny Second daughter: Oknha Hun Sinat Third daughter: Hun Bunthoeun (Hun Thoeun)

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Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia

Family & relationships

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Hun Sen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hun Neang?

Cambodian Buddhist monk (1923-2013)

When was Hun Neang born?

Hun Neang was born on 27 August 1923 in Stueng Trang District.

When did Hun Neang die?

Hun Neang died on 12 July 2013 in Phnom Penh.

What was Hun Neang known for?

Hun Neang was known for Hun Sen and Prime Minister of Cambodia.

What nationality was Hun Neang?

Hun Neang was Cambodian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hun Neang

· Wikidata: Q15993332

· DBpedia: Hun Neang

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