Kaysone Phomvihane

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1. When was Kaysone Phomvihane born?December 13, 1920
2. Where was Kaysone Phomvihane born?Savannakhet, Laos
3. When did Kaysone Phomvihane die?March 21, 1992 (age 71)
4. What is the career?Revolutionary leader, politician, Prime Minister of Laos (1975–1991), President of Laos (1991–1992)
5. Who was Kaysone Phomvihane?Kaysone Phomvihane was a leader who helped create modern Laos. He co‑founded the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and became the country’s first president.
6. When did Kaysone Phomvihane become the leader of Laos?After the Vietnam War, in December 1975, he led the Pathet Lao to take power and end the monarchy.

Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP): The ruling communist political party of Laos, founded by Kaysone Phomvihane and his associates.
Lao People's Democratic Republic: The official name of Laos since the end of the monarchy in 1975, established under Phomvihane's leadership.
Socialist Transformation: The process of changing a country's economic and political system to align with socialist principles, as implemented in Laos.
Marxist-Leninist Ideology: A political and economic philosophy advocating for a classless society and state control of the means of production.