Kaysone Phomvihane

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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