Norodom Ranariddh

ModernPoliticianCambodia1944 — ?

Son of Sihanouk, FUNCINPEC prince.

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Quick Facts

Born

1944

Country

Cambodia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)49

Total Score45.0

Norodom Ranariddh — Complete Timeline

1981 AD

Founded FUNCINPEC political partyPolitical Action◆ Major

Prince Norodom Ranariddh founded the FUNCINPEC party (National United Front for an Independent, Neutral, Peaceful, and Cooperative Cambodia) as a royalist resistance movement against the Vietnamese-backed government. The party became a major political force.

Political PartyRoyalistCambodia

Impact: nationalconstructive

1993 AD

Became Prime Minister of Cambodia after UN electionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the 1993 UN-supervised elections, Norodom Ranariddh became First Prime Minister of Cambodia in a coalition government with the CPP's Hun Sen as Second Prime Minister. This marked the restoration of constitutional monarchy.

Prime MinisterElectionCambodia

Impact: nationalconstructive

1997 AD

Ousted in a coup by Hun SenPolitical Action

Norodom Ranariddh was overthrown in a violent coup led by Hun Sen, who accused him of plotting with the Khmer Rouge. Ranariddh fled to exile, and the coup led to international condemnation and a temporary suspension of aid.

CoupExileCambodia

Impact: nationaldestructive

1998 AD

Returned from exile and resumed political rolePolitical Action

After international mediation, Norodom Ranariddh returned to Cambodia and was elected President of the National Assembly. He continued to lead FUNCINPEC in a weakened coalition with the CPP.

ReturnParliamentCambodia

Impact: national