About
Leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party who held office as the first President of Laos from 1975 to 1991.
Before Fame
He joined the Indochinese Communist Movement while studying in Vietnam.
Trivia
As one of the Three Princes, he fought to end France's occupation in Laos.
Family Life
He was married to Viengkham Souphanouvong at the time of his death.
Associated With
He was the brother of Prince Boun Oum .