Laos
Historical figures born in Laos
128 notable historical figures were born in Laos. These are the most notable:
Laos ranks #158 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Malawi, Mauritius and Botswana.
By era
- Medieval: 2
- Early Modern: 1
- Modern: 18
By occupation
- Politician: 15
- Monarch/Royalty: 8
- General/Commander: 3
- Revolutionary: 2
- Soldier/Officer: 2
- Head of State/President: 1
- Minister/Cabinet Official: 1
- Prime Minister: 1
- Thongloun Sisoulith (born 1945, Politics)
- Souphanouvong (1909 to 1995, Politics)
- Sisavang Vatthana (1907 to 1978, Politics)
- Vang Pao (1929 to 2011, Military)
- Kaysone Phomvihane (1920 to 1992, Politics)
- Sisavang Vong (1885 to 1959, Politics)
- Souvanna Phouma (1901 to 1984, Politics)
- Bounnhang Vorachit (born 1937, Politics)
- Choummaly Sayasone (born 1936, Politics)
- Fa Ngum (1316 to 1393, Politics)
- Vong Savang (1931 to 1978, Politics)
- Boun Oum (1912 to 1980, Politics)
- Phoumi Vongvichit (1909 to 1994, Politics)
- Phoumi Nosavan (1920 to 1985, Military)
- Setthathirath (1534 to 1571, Politics)
- Phetsarath Ratanavongsa (1890 to 1959, Politics)
- Sauryavong Savang (1937 to 2018, Politics)
- Nang Keo Phimpha (1343 to 1438, Politics)
- Thongsing Thammavong (born 1944, Politics)
- Phoui Sananikone (1903 to 1983, Politics)
- Bouasone Bouphavanh (born 1954, Politics)
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