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Mam Manivan Phanivong

1934 – 1975

Cambodian royal

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About Mam Manivan Phanivong

Lived 1934 – 1975 (aged 40–41). Mam Manivan Phanivong was a Cambodian politician.

Mam Manivan Phaninvong (1924 – 19 April 1975) was a Cambodian princess.

Life She was born in Vientiane, Laos. She married King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia in 1949 at Khemerin Palace, becoming his fourth wife. They had two daughters, Princess Norodom Sujata and the Royal Princess Norodom Arunrasmy.

During the Fall of Phnom Penh, she took refuge at the French Embassy. On 18 April the Khmer Rouge ordered all Cambodians who had taken refuge in the French Embassy, other than women married to Frenchmen, to leave the embassy or they would take over the embassy, they rejected any right of asylum. Among those evicted was Princess Mam Manivan Phanivong, along with Khy-Taing Lim the Minister of Finance and Loeung Nal the Minister of Health.

She was murdered by the Khmer Rouge on 19 April 1975, after having been denied refuge in the French Embassy.

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Important facts

Born
1934, Vientiane
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 April 1975, Phnom Penh
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Cambodia
Also known as
Néak Monéang Munivan Phanivong, Mam Lirv, Anak Munang Munivarni Barni Varman, Munivan Phanivong, Mom Munivarni Barni Varman, Mam Manivan Phaninvong

Family & relationships

Spouse
Norodom Sihanouk
Child
Norodom Arunrasmy
Child
Norodom Sujata

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mam Manivan Phanivong?

Cambodian royal

When was Mam Manivan Phanivong born?

Mam Manivan Phanivong was born in 1934 in Vientiane.

When did Mam Manivan Phanivong die?

Mam Manivan Phanivong died on 19 April 1975 in Phnom Penh.

What was Mam Manivan Phanivong's occupation?

Mam Manivan Phanivong was a politician.

What nationality was Mam Manivan Phanivong?

Mam Manivan Phanivong was Cambodian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mam Manivan Phanivong

· Wikidata: Q6641773

· DBpedia: Mam Manivan Phanivong

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