Heng Samrin (Khmer: ហេង សំរិន; born 25 May 1934) is a Cambodian politician. He was the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia. Between 1979 and 1992, he was the de facto leader of the People's Republic of Kampuchea (1979–1989) and State of Cambodia (1989–1992) and General Secretary of the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party from 1981 to 1991.
Quick facts Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei, President of the National Assembly ...
Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei
Heng Samrin |
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Assumed office
21 March 2006 |
| Monarch | Norodom Sihamoni |
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| Vice President | Cheam Yeab
Khuon Sodary
Nguon Nhel
Say Chhum
Kem Sokha
You Hockry |
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| Preceded by | Norodom Ranariddh |
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In office
5 December 1981 – 17 October 1991 |
| Preceded by | Pen Sovan |
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| Succeeded by | Chea Sim (President) |
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In office
10 January 1979 – 6 April 1992 |
| Prime Minister | Pen Sovan
Chan Sy
Hun Sen |
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| Preceded by | Position established (Khieu Samphan as head of state) |
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| Succeeded by | Chea Sim |
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Assumed office
14 June 1993 |
| Constituency | Kandal (1993–1998)
Kampong Cham (1998–2018)
Tbong Khmum (2018–) |
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| Born | (1934-05-25) 25 May 1934 (age 91)
Ponhea Kraek District, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, French Indochina
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| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
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| Spouse(s) | Sao Ty |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Allegiance | Cambodia |
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| Branch/service | Royal Cambodian Army |
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| Rank | Five-Star General[1][2] |
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He has been a member of Parliament since 1993.
