About Norodom Kantol
Lived 1920 – 1976 (aged 55–56). Norodom Kantol was a Cambodian politician.
Norodom Kantol (; 15 September 19201976) was a member of the Cambodian royal family and Prime Minister of Cambodia, serving from 1962 to 1966. He also served as foreign minister under the Sangkum government led by his cousin, Norodom Sihanouk. During the Khmer Republic regime of Lon Nol, he was imprisoned along with other members of the royal family.
Disappearance Kantol disappeared mysteriously in 1976, presumably killed by the Khmer Rouge. Kantol was a leading adviser of Norodom Sihanouk. At the end of his tenure, he had been the longest continuously serving prime minister, and the first to have served more than 2 years.
Honour Foreign honour
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Who was Norodom Kantol?
Cambodian politician (1920–1976)
When was Norodom Kantol born?
Norodom Kantol was born on 15 September 1920 in Phnom Penh.
When did Norodom Kantol die?
Norodom Kantol died in 1976 in Ou Reang Ov District.
What was Norodom Kantol's occupation?
Norodom Kantol was a politician.
What nationality was Norodom Kantol?
Norodom Kantol was Cambodian.
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