Somsanith Vongkotrattana

Prince Somsanith Vongkotrattana
ເຈົ້າສົມສະໜິດ
Prime Minister of Laos
In office
3 June 1960  15 August 1960
Preceded by Kou Abhay
Succeeded by Prince Souvanna Phouma
Personal details
Born 19 April 1913
Luang Phrabang
Died 1975
Political party Committee for the Defence of the National Interests
Profession Prime Minister
Religion Buddhism

Prince Somsanith Vongkotrattana (19 April 1913 1975)[1] was the Prime Minister of Laos. He was born in Luang Prabang, Laos. His mother, Sanghiemkham, was one of Prince Bounkhong daughters, married Souvannarath, would late become Prime Minister, making Prince Souvanna Phouma, Prince Souphanouvong, Prince Phetsarath and Prince Kindavong his step uncles.

References

  1. Stuart-Fox, Martin; Historical Dictionary of Laos; Plymouth UK ²2008, ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0
Political offices
Preceded by
Kou Abhay
Prime Minister of Laos
3 June 1960 15 August 1960
Succeeded by
Souvanna Phouma


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