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Norodom Sihamoni
Norodom Sihamoni is King of Cambodia.
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entertainment · King of Cambodia since 2004 · diplomat · politician · king · actor · dancer · choreographer · also Norodom Sihamoni, Narottama Sīhamunī, Sihamoni
Born 14 May 1953 · Q57319
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2026· 3 entries
On 18 April 2026 King Norodom Sihamoni underwent surgery for prostate cancer in a hospital in Beijing.
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On 1 May 2026 King Norodom Sihamoni discharged as health improves after treatment in Beijing.
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2024· 2 entries
Global Times: Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi
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On the occasion of National Clean City Day, he publicly recognised and distributed goods to more than 2000 rubbish collectors for their work to upkeep the capital Phnom Penh
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2023· 3 entries
Asian News International: Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni accorded guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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NDTV: Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni Arrives In Delhi For 3-Day Visit
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Campaign: 2023 general election.
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2020· 1 entry
With respect to former chief whip Son Chhay and in 2021, with Pol Hom, who was a deputy party president
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2019· 1 entry
A special commemorative 15,000 riel was issued in his honour, celebrating the 15th anniversary of his tenure as sovereign
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2018· 2 entries
Upon learning of the plight of provincial people affected by flooding, he gave essential goods to over 500 families
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Sihamoni urged for Cambodians to vote in the national elections, notwithstanding calls made by exiled Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy to resist such a move and for the public to boycott the election
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2017· 1 entry
When the Ministry of Interior pursued charges against a few individuals writing on social media
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2015· 2 entries
With respect to the then draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations (LANGO), which was equally controversial, the King did sign this into law
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Attended the United Nations COP21 summit, and gave an impassioned speech highlighting the impact of the climate crisis on Cambodia and urging international efforts on this front to be expedited
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2013· 1 entry
Then International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde expressed how she was profoundly touched by his "thoughtfulness and compassion" and how he "not only cares deeply about the welfare of his people, but
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2011· 2 entries
Declined to attend the royal wedding of then Catherine Middleton and Prince William, which some British tabloids headlined as a "snub
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Attended the completion ceremony pertaining to restoration works at the Baphuon historical temple in Angkor
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2009· 1 entry
Sihamoni, upon considering the appeals made to him for the review of the conviction verdict against opposition-affiliated journalist and editor Hang Chakra, who was jailed on charges of "criminal disinformation", sought
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2008· 1 entry
Won: Order of Saint Lazarus (May 2008).
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2006· 5 entries
Won award: Czech Republic (2006).
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Won award: Prague (2006).
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Where when the relocation of one of the campuses of the Royal University of Fine Arts caused an inconvenience to students and teachers, including posing safety concerns, he arranged for the donation of three minibuses to
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At the government's petition, he granted a pardon to leading opposition politicians, namely Sam Rainsy and Cheam Channy, who originally had their parliamentary immunity annulled and were facing charges viewed as politica
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When he was designated by the International Theatre Institute as its "Message Author" for International Dance Day, he extolled the symbolism and virtue of dance, with reference to the Royal Ballet of Cambodia
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2005· 1 entry
In the first major political challenge of his reign, it was reported that he was hesitant to authorize the royal assent for the government's plans to give effect to a controversial border treaty with neighbouring Vietnam
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2004· 2 entries
Where he met with President Hu Jintao, indicative of a strong friendship long established from the days of his father between China and the Cambodian royal family
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Career landmark: King of Cambodia (2004).
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1993· 1 entry
Career landmark: Permanent Representative of Cambodia to UNESCO (1993–2003).
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1992· 1 entry
As its permanent representative to the United Nations, which he served until 1993
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1981· 1 entry
Sihamoni moved to France to teach ballet as a professor of classical dance and artistic pedagogy, a position which he held for almost two decades, at various conservatoires, including the Marius Petipa Conservatory, the
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1979· 1 entry
And the establishment of the Vietnamese installed People's Republic of Kampuchea, the family, aided by the Chinese government, was airlifted to China
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1975· 1 entry
Left Prague and began to study filmmaking in North Korea at the National Academy of Cinematography in Pyongyang
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1967· 1 entry
Under the name The Other Little Prince (Jiný malý princ)
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1962· 1 entry
The young Sihamoni was sent to Prague in Czechoslovakia by his father to study abroad
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1959· 1 entry
Where he attended Norodom School, followed by Lycée Descartes School in Phnom Penh, developing a keen interest in the arts early on in his life
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1953· 1 entry
Born 1953-05-14.
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1951· 1 entry
When she won first prize in a national beauty contest
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