Lady Penh
Wealthy women
About Lady Penh
Penh , commonly referred to as Daun Penh ( ; meaning "Grandmother Penh" or "Old Lady Penh") or Lady Penh, was a wealthy woman who is credited as having founded Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, in 1372 AD.
Legacy Her statue can be seen near Wat Phnom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lady Penh. https://biography.guide/lady-penh/
MLA: "Lady Penh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lady-penh/.
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