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Samane Vignaket
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President of the National Assembly of Laos
5th term
In office
30 September 2002 – 2005
Succeeded by Thongsing Thammavong
4th term
In office
24 February 1998 – 30 September 2002
3rd term
In office
25 February 1993 – 24 February 1998
Preceded by Nouhak Phoumsavanh
Minister of Education
2nd term
In office
1988–1991
Prime Minister Kaysone Phomvihane
Preceded by Bountiam Pitsami
Head of the LPRP Central Committee Organisation Commission
4th term
In office
1986–1989
General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane
Succeeded by Maichantan Sengmani
3rd term
In office
1982–1986
General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane
Preceded by Sisomphone Lovansay
Personal details
Born (1927-03-03)3 March 1927
Savannakhet Province, French protectorate of Laos
Died 22 July 2016(2016-07-22) (aged 89)
Political party Lao People's Revolutionary Party

Lieutenant General Samane Vignaket (Lao: ສະໝານ ວິຍະເກດ) was an important political leader in Laos. He was born on March 3, 1927, and passed away on July 22, 2016, at 89 years old. He held many big jobs in the government and the main political party of Laos, the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). One of his most important roles was being the President of the National Assembly of Laos for many years.

Who Was Samane Vignaket?

Samane Vignaket was a high-ranking politician in Laos. He was known for his work in the country's government and its leading political party. He held the rank of Lieutenant General in the military.

Early Life and Background

Samane Vignaket was born on March 3, 1927. His official biography stated he was born in Attapeu Province, Laos. However, other records say he was born in Phichit Province, Siam, to a family from Vietnam.

Leading the National Assembly

From 1993 to 2006, Samane Vignaket served as the President of the National Assembly of Laos. The National Assembly is like the country's parliament. It is where laws are made and important decisions for the country are discussed. Being the President meant he was the leader of this important group.

Other Important Roles

Samane Vignaket held many other key positions throughout his career.

Minister of Education

He was the Minister of Education from 1988 to 1991. In this role, he was in charge of the country's schools and learning programs. This job is very important for helping young people get a good education.

Party Leadership Roles

Within the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), Samane Vignaket had several significant roles. He was in charge of the party's ideas and cultural work. He was also a member of the LPRP's Politburo, which is a very powerful group that makes major decisions for the party and the country. He was part of the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Politburo groups. He was also a member of the 3rd Secretariat of the LPRP, another important leadership body.

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