Cambodia

1. Sisowath I (1840)

King

Leader of the House of Sisowath who reigned as the King of Cambodia from 1904 to 1927. 

2. L'Okhna Suttantaprija ind (1859)

Religious Leader

L'Okhna Suttantaprija ind is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on July 22, 1859 in Cambodia. Cambodian monk and poet who is known for helping to preserve Khmer literature....

3. Sisowath Monivong (1875)

Cambodian King

Buddhist who was the King of Cambodia from 1927 to 1941. Hus rule was marked by the increased communist influence within his country. 

4. Chuon Nath (1883)

Religious Leader

Buddhist monk who was the Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia from 1948 to 1969.

5. Norodom Sihamoni (1953)

Cambodian King

Cambodian cultural ambassador to Europe who succeeded his father as King of Cambodia in 2004. He has spent most of his life outside Cambodia and spent twenty years living in...

6. Angelina Jolie (1975)

American Film Actress

Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1999 film Girl, Interrupted. She played lead roles in the films Maleficent, Salt, Changeling, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith and...

7. Son Sann (1911)

Politician

Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1967 to 1968 who founded the Buddhist Liberal Democratic Party. He was also the President of the National Assembly in 1993.

8. Lon Nol (1913)

Cambodian Field Marshal

Cambodian general and two-time Prime Minister of Cambodia who came to power after he led a military coup against Prince Norodom Sihanouk in 1970. His regime was known for being authoritarian in...

9. Norodom Sihanouk (1922)

King

Norodom Sihanouk is a famous King, who was born on October 31, 1922 in Cambodia. The former King of Cambodia who was in power from 1941 to 1955 and then...

10. Pol Pot (1925)

Prime Minister Of Democratic Kam

Cambodian communist dictator who led the Khmer Rouge in totalitarian control of the government from 1975 to 1979. His regime led to the deaths of a quarter of his country's...

11. Vann Molyvann (1926)

Cambodian Architect

First fully qualified Cambodian architect of the New Khmer era who designed the State Palace and the Council of Ministers building. He also designed Cambodia's largest athletic venue, the 60,000-seat,...

12. Sak Sutsakhan (1928)

Last Head Of State Of The Khmer

Communist who was the last Head of the State of the Khmer Republic during the 1970s.

13. Lon Non (1930)

Cambodian Politician

Influential member of the Khmer Republic who was assassinated when the Khmer Rouge came into power in 1975. He was a major in the Cambodian military while fighting in the...

14. Son Sen (1930)

Cambodian Politician

Communist soldier who became Chief of Staff of the Khmer Rouge forces in Cambodia in 1972, including the Santebal secret police. He was killed on order of Pol Pot during...

15. Khieu Samphan (1931)

Cambodian Politician

Politician of the Khmer Rouge movement who served as head of state of Democratic Kamupuchea from 1976 to 1979.

16. Sinn Sisamouth (1932)

Cambosian Singer-songwriter

Popular singer from the 1950s to the 1970s who was known as the King of Khmer music.

17. Ieng Thirith (1932)

Cambodian Politician

Gained fame as the wife of aKhmer Rouge co-founder, Ieng Sary, who was minister of foreign affairs of Democratic Kampuchea's Khmer Rouge regime. She and her husband were arrested on...

18. Chea Sim (1932)

Cambodian Politician

Chinese Cambodian politician who became president of the Cambodian Senate in 1999. He led the Cambodian People's Party for nearly three decades.

19. Long Boret (1933)

Cambodian Politician

Cambodian politician who was the 25th Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1973 to 1975. He was executed after trying to negotiate peace during the Cambodian Civil War.

20. Dith Pran (1942)

Cambodian Photographer

Photojournalist whose heroics during the Cambodian Genocide inspired the film The Killing Fields.

21. Norodom Buppha Devi (1943)

Princess

Norodom Buppha Devi is a famous Princess, who was born on January 8, 1943 in Cambodia. Princess of Cambodia who toured the world with the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. According...

22. Khem Veasna (1971)

Cambodian Politician

Affiliated with the Cambodian League for Democracy Party, he took office in 2006 as the first LDP President. Also a businessman and an attorney, he worked in the electronics field...

23. Sam Rainsy (1949)

Cambodian Politician

Cambodian Minister of Finance from 1993 to 1994 who was a member of the National Assembly from 1993 to 2008. He became the Leader of the National Rescue Party in...

24. Danh Monica (1986)

Movie Actress

Cambodian actress who made her film debut at age 14 in "The Snake King's Child."

25. Chan Vathanaka (1994)

Cambodian Footballer

Professional striker that was named Cambodia Best Young Player of the Year in 2012 and Cambodian League Most Valuable Player in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He has also made appearances...

26. Hun Sen (1952)

Cambodian Politician

Cambodian politician and dictator who became Prime Minister of Cambodia in 1985. His administration has been accused of tampering with election results and widespread corruption.

27. Meas Sophea (1955)

Cambodian General

Served as Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army and was the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the R.C.A.F.

28. Sam Schmir (2000)

TikTok Star

Comedy content creator and TikTok personality who rose to fame by sharing videos on his sam.schmir account. He has built a fanbase of more than 160,000 followers on the platform. 

29. Chhet Sovan Panya (1986)

Pop Singer

Chhet Sovan Panya is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on January 9, 1986 in Cambodia. Cambodian pop singer who made it to the top of Cambodia’s music charts...

30. Thierry Bin (1991)

Soccer Player

Professional football player who is known for his work with the Phnom Penh Crown club as well as the Cambodia national team. He is known for his work as a...

31. Cheam Channy (1961)

Cambodian Member Of Parliament

Member of Cambodian Parliament for the Sam Rainsy Party who was arrested by the opposition in 2005 on charges of organized crime and sentenced to seven years in prison. However,...

32. Kem Sokha (1953)

Politician

Politician and human rights activist who founded the Human Rights Party in Cambodia. He became the Vice President of the Cambodia National Rescue Party in 2012.

33. Sou Yaty (1991)

Cambodian Footballer

Sou Yaty is a Cambodian footballer who currently plays for Phnom Penh Crown.

34. Hem Bunting (1985)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Hem Bunting is a Cambodian marathoner. Bunting is one of nine children from a family of farmers in Stung Treng Province. The British Broadcasting Corporation has described him as so...

35. Hok Sochetra (1974)

Footballer

Hok Sochetra is a retired Cambodian footballer.

36. Norodom Rattana Devi (1974)

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37. Nuth Sinoun (1985)

Footballer

Sinoun Nuth is Cambodian footballer who plays for home town club TriAsia Phnom Penh in Cambodian League. He was called to Cambodia national football team at 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup...

38. Om Thavrak (1985)

Footballer

Om Thavrak is a footballer for Nagacorp in the Cambodian League and Cambodia national football team.

39. Sun Sopanha (1985)

Footballer

Sun Sopanha is Cambodian footballer who plays for home town club Nagacorp in Cambodian League. He was called to Cambodia national football team at 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.

40. Hong Khaou (1975)

Director

41. Keo Pich Pisey (1982)

Actor And Model

Keo Pich Pisey is a Cambodian actress model and former dancer. She is best known for her portrayal of San Chhay in the F4 Cambodian film series. She has also...

42. Chem Widhya (1958)

Cambodian Politician

Chem Widhya is the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Germany Cyprus Czech Republic Malta Poland and Slovenia.

43. Sok Rithy (1990)

Footballer

Sok Rithy is a footballer for Nagacorp in the Cambodian League

44. Sok Pheng (footballer) (1990)

Cambodian Footballer

Sok Pheng is a footballer for Boeung Ket Rubber Field in the Cambodian League. He also plays for the Cambodia national team. He plays as a striker.

45. Nhek Bun Chhay (1958)

Member Of The National Assembly

Nhek Bun Chhay is a FUNCINPEC politician.

46. Say Piseth (1990)

Footballer

Say Piseth is Cambodian footballer who plays for home town club National Police Commissary in Cambodian League. He has represented Cambodia at senior international level.

47. Kem Monovithya (1981)

Cambodian Politician

Monovithya Kem born in 1981 is the eldest daughter of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha. She is a member of the Permanent Committee of the Cambodian National Rescue Party. She...

48. Tea Banh (1945)

Deputy Prime Minister And Minist

Tea Banh is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Defence for Cambodia.

49. Tep Vong (1932)

Cambodian Monk

Tep Vong is a Cambodian Buddhist monk currently the Great Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia.

50. Hem Simay (1987)

Footballer

Hem Simay is a footballer from Cambodia. He made his first appearance for the Cambodia national football team in 2008.

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