Souvanna Phouma

Souvanna Phouma

October 7, 1901 – January 10, 1984

Prince Souvanna Phouma (1901–1984) was a Laotian politician who led the neutralist faction in Laos and served as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Laos several times: 1951–1954, 1956–1958, 1960, and 1962–1975. He was one of the "Three Princes" of Laotian politics, alongside his half-brother Souphanouvong and Prince Boun Oum.

Offices held

4 terms, Nov 21, 1951 – Dec 2, 1975
Succeeded by
Kaysone Phomvihane
4 terms
  • Nov 21, 1951 – Oct 20, 1954
  • Mar 21, 1956 – Aug 17, 1958
  • Aug 30, 1960 – Dec 13, 1960 Succeeded by Boun Oum
  • Jun 23, 1962 – Dec 2, 1975 Preceded by Boun Oum Succeeded by Kaysone Phomvihane

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