Kaysone Phomvihane
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Kaysone Phomvihane (December 13, 1920–November 21, 1992) was the leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party from 1955, though Souphanouvong served in a figurehead role. He served as the first prime minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and then as president until his death in 1992.
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Phomvihane was half Vietnamese.
| Preceded by Phoumi Vongvichit |
President of Laos 1991-1992 |
Succeeded by Nouhak Phoumsavanh |
| Preceded by Souvanna Phouma |
Prime Minister of Laos 1975-1991 |
Succeeded by Khamtai Siphandon |
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