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(October 31, 1922-October 15, 2012)
Born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Served as Cambodia's King (1941-55), Prime Minister (1955-60), Head of State (1960-70,1975-76,1991-93), King again (1993-2004) and King-Father (2004-2012)
Directed the films 'My Village at Sunset' (1992), 'See Angkor and Die' (1993), 'Peasants in Distress' (1994) and 'An Ambition Reduced to Ashes' (1995)
Why he might be annoying
He was an unabashed ladies' man, who was married seven times, often polygamously.
After a 'debate' with opposition leaders at the Royal Palace, the participants were dragged from their cars and beaten with rifle butts by his security forces (1957).
After he was overthrown by Lon Nol (1970), he allied himself with Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.
Even after being restored to the throne (1991), he spent much of his time in China and North Korea, where he became good friends with fellow film buff Kim Jong-Il.
Why he might not be annoying
He tried to keep Cambodia neutral during the Vietnam War.
His sixth wife and five of his children were murdered by the Khmer Rouge.
After visiting San Francisco, he said Cambodia should legalize same-sex marriages (2004).
He remained beloved by the Cambodian people over his many years in and out of power.
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 35 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 97 Votes: 77.32% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 53 Votes: 75.47% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 64 Votes: 64.06% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 80.77% Annoying
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