Heng Samrin facts for kids
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Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei
Heng Samrin
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ហេង សំរិន
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Samrin in 2018
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| President of the National Assembly | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 21 March 2006 – 22 August 2023 |
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| Monarch | Norodom Sihamoni | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vice President | Cheam Yeab Khuon Sudary Nguon Nhel Say Chhum Kem Sokha You Hockry |
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| Preceded by | Norodom Ranariddh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Khuon Sudary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 25 May 1934 Ponhea Kraek District, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, French Indochina |
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| Political party | Cambodian People's Party | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Sao Ty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Allegiance |  Cambodia |
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| Branch/service | Royal Cambodian Army | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Field marshal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heng Samrin (Khmer: ហេង សំរិន; born on May 25, 1934) is an important Cambodian politician. He served as the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia from 2006 to 2023. Before that, he was a key leader of Cambodia from 1979 to 1992. During this time, he led the People's Republic of Kampuchea and later the State of Cambodia. He was also the General Secretary of the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party.
Heng Samrin has been a member of Parliament since June 14, 1993. He is known as the oldest member of parliament. He also served as the longest-serving president of the National Assembly in Cambodia's history. His special honorary title is "Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin" (Khmer: សម្តេចអគ្គមហាពញាចក្រី ហេង សំរិន).
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Early Life and Political Journey
Heng Samrin was born in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, in 1934. He became involved with the Khmer Rouge movement. This group, led by Pol Pot, took control of the government in 1975. Heng Samrin became a leader in their army.
Joining the Resistance Movement
In 1978, after some difficult changes within the Khmer Rouge leadership, Heng Samrin went to Vietnam. There, he helped start a group called the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation (FUNSK). Later that year, he returned to Cambodia. He helped organize a resistance movement with support from Vietnam and the Soviet Union.
Leading the New Government
In 1979, Vietnamese forces helped to remove the Khmer Rouge government. After this, the People's Republic of Kampuchea was formed. Heng Samrin and other pro-Vietnamese politicians became leaders of this new government. He became the chairman of the People's Revolutionary Council in 1979.
In 1981, he also became the chairman of the Council of State. He was also the secretary-general of the People's Revolutionary Party. While he was a strong leader at first, his political power changed when Hun Sen became Prime Minister of Cambodia in 1985.
Later Roles and Honors
As Vietnam's influence in Cambodia lessened, Heng Samrin gradually took on different roles. He left his post as secretary-general in 1991. He also left his role as chairman of the council of state in 1992. When King Norodom Sihanouk returned to power in 1993, Heng Samrin received an honorary title, Sâmdech. He became a senior advisor to the King. He was also made the honorary chairman of Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party.
From 1998 to 2006, he served as the vice chairman of the National Assembly of Cambodia. Since 2006, he has been the Chairman of the Solidarity Front for Development of the Cambodian Motherland. The Cambodian People's Party has published a book about him called A Man of the People. This book honors him as a hero. Even though his recent duties are often more ceremonial, he is a "much loved and respected figure" among his supporters.
Related Topics
- People's Republic of Kampuchea
See also
In Spanish: Heng Samrin para niños
