Lao Issara Movement12 October 1945
Joins the Lao Issara movement after returning from Vietnam
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Historical person
Souphanouvong Ratanavongsa Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Souphanouvong Ratanavongsa, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Laos.
10 records1945–19809 events2 places
Chronological biography
1945
1946
Battle near Thakhek21 March 1946
Wounded during fighting against French forces near Thakhek
1957
Coalition Minister19 November 1957
Enters the coalition government under Souvanna Phouma
1958
Election Victory4 May 1958
Wins a seat in supplementary elections that strengthen the Pathet Lao legal front
1973
Vientiane Agreement21 February 1973
Represents the Pathet Lao side in the peace settlement
1974
National Political Council5 April 1974
Heads the National Political Consultative Council under the coalition settlement
National Political Council5 April 1974
Heads the National Political Consultative Council in the coalition arrangement
1975
President of Laos2 December 1975
Appointed first president of the Lao People Democratic Republic after the end of the monarchy
1976
Socialist State Consolidation1976
Presides over early socialist transformation after the monarchy is abolished
1980
State Leadership1980
Continues as president while Kaysone Phomvihane controls party and government
Titles and roles
President of Laos · President of Laos · Prince · Lao Issara leader · Prince · Lao nationalist leader · Prince · Pathet Lao leader · Prince · President of Laos
Record provenance
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