About Krom Ngoy
Lived 1865 – 1936 (aged 70–71). Krom Ngoy was a Cambodian writer and poet.
Krom Ngoy (born Ouk Ou; 1865 – 1936) was a Cambodian poet and musician who played the khsae diev (musical bow).
He was educated as a Buddhist monk and was a traveling bard of the late 19th and 20th centuries, known as a poet of the people. He also served in the court of King Sisowath as the official singer of the royal orchestra.
His writings on poetry have been published by the Buddhist Institute.
He died at the age of 71 in 1936.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Krom Ngoy?
poet
When was Krom Ngoy born?
Krom Ngoy was born in 1865 in Angk Snuol District.
When did Krom Ngoy die?
Krom Ngoy died in 1936 in French Indochina, French protectorate of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.
What was Krom Ngoy's occupation?
Krom Ngoy was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Krom Ngoy?
Krom Ngoy was Cambodian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Krom Ngoy. https://biography.guide/krom-ngoy/
MLA: "Krom Ngoy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/krom-ngoy/.
Chicago: "Krom Ngoy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/krom-ngoy/.
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