Norodom Suramarit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Norodom Suramarit |
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King Norodom Suramarit in 1959
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| King of Cambodia | |
| Reign | 3 March 1955 – 3 April 1960 |
| Coronation | 6 March 1956 |
| Predecessor | Norodom Sihanouk |
| Successor | Chuop Hell (acting) as Head of State |
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| Born | 6 March 1896 Phnom Penh, Cambodia, French Indochina |
| Died | 3 April 1960 (aged 64) Khemarin Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Burial | Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (interment of ashes) |
| Spouse |
Sisowath Kossamak
(m. 1920) |
| Issue | Norodom Sihanouk Norodom Vichara Norodom Sirivudh Norodom Preyasophon |
| House | Norodom |
| Father | Norodom Sutharot |
| Mother | Norodom Phangangam |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
Norodom Suramarit was a King of Cambodia. He ruled from March 3, 1955, until he passed away in 1960. He was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on March 6, 1896.
He was the father of King Norodom Sihanouk. He was also the grandfather of Cambodia's current king, Norodom Sihamoni. His father was Prince Norodom Sutharot.
When his grandfather, King Norodom, died in 1904, his uncle Sisowath became king. Later, King Sisowath's son, Monivong, took the throne in 1927.
Suramarit married Sisowath Kosamak, who was King Monivong's daughter. After King Monivong died in 1941, Suramarit's son, Sihanouk, became the new king.
In 1955, King Sihanouk decided to step down. He gave the throne to his father, Norodom Suramarit. Suramarit was officially crowned king on March 6, 1956. This special day was also his 60th birthday.
After King Suramarit died in 1960, his son Sihanouk became the Chief of State. Suramarit's wife, Sisowath Kosamak, became Queen. King Suramarit was given a special title after his death. It was Preah Karuna Preah Norodom Suramarit Preah Moha Kachanakkot.
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Honors and Awards
King Norodom Suramarit received many special honors during his life. These awards came from Cambodia and other countries around the world. They showed respect for his leadership.
Awards from Cambodia
- He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia in 1941.
Awards from Other Countries
- He received the Grand Commander of the Most Glorious Order of the Truth from Burma.
- He was honored by France with the Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1939.
- He also received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor from France.
- Japan gave him the Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum.
- Laos honored him with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol in 1955.
- Thailand gave him the Knight of the Order of the Royal House of Chakri.
- He received the Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Dragon of Annam from Vietnam.
- He also received the Knight Grand Cross of the National Order of Vietnam.
- Malaysia gave him the Honorary Recipient of the Order of the Crown of the Realm.
- The Soviet Union honored him with the Honorary Recipient of the Order of Suvorov, 1st class, on July 7, 1956.
- Czechoslovakia gave him the Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Lion on July 14, 1956.
Images for kids
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Royal Order of Cambodia ribbon
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Order of the Truth ribbon (Burma)
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Legion of Honor ribbon (Commander)
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Legion of Honor ribbon (Grand Officer)
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Order of the Chrysanthemum ribbon (Japan)
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Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol ribbon (Laos)
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Order of the Royal House of Chakri ribbon (Thailand)
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Order of the Dragon of Annam ribbon (Vietnam)
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National Order of Vietnam ribbon
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Order of the Crown of the Realm ribbon (Malaysia)
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Order of Suvorov ribbon (Soviet Union)
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Order of the White Lion ribbon (Czechoslovakia)
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See also
In Spanish: Norodom Suramarit para niños
