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Phoumi Vongvichit (April 6 1909–7 January 1994) was a leading figure of the Pathet Lao and an elder statesman of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.He was born April 6 1909 in Xieng Khouang the son of a civil servant. He was educated in the Lao capital Vientiane after which he joined the colonial civil service. After postings in Vientiane Luang Prabang and Xieng Khouang he was promoted to district chief (chao muang) and served in Xieng Khouang (1939) and Vientiane (1940 – 1945).

active years end date
1991-08-15
active years start date
1986-10-31
birth date
1909-04-06
birth place
Laos, Xiangkhoang
death date
1994-01-07
order in office
Acting President of Laos
party
Lao People's Revolutionary Party
prime minister
Khamtai Siphandon
successor
Kaysone Phomvihane

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