Sisavang Vatthana
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1907 – 1978
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Who was Sisavang Vatthana?
Sisavang Vatthana or sometimes Savang Vatthana was the last king of the Kingdom of Laos. He ruled from 1959 after his father's death until his forced abdication in 1975. Savang Vatthana proved unable to manage a country in political turmoil. His rule ended with the takeover by the Pathet Lao in 1975, after which he and his family were sent to a re-education camp by the new government.
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- Born
- Nov 13, 1907
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- Died
- May 13, 1978
Xam Neua
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on July 23, 2013
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