Sisowath of Cambodia
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Sisowath was King of Cambodia from 27 April 1904 to his death in 1927. During his rule, there was extensive French meddling in Cambodian politics, as Cambodia was part of French Indochina. He was the
Sisowath in his regalia in 1922
Monument commemorating the restoration of the three provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Battambang and Siem Reap in 1907. These three territories were seized by Siam in the late 18th century but returned under French pressure, by the Franco-Siamese Treaty of 23 March 1907.
King Sisowath greeting French officials in 1911.
Transporting King Sisowath's Funerary Urn upon the Great Victory Chariot, 1928
Norodom of Cambodia
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Norodom was King of Cambodia from 19 October 1860 until his death in 1904. He was the eldest son of King Ang Duong and was a half-brother of Si Votha and King Sisowath. He was elected to the throne in
Portrait by John Thomson, 1866
Norodom the "second king" (viceroy) of Cambodia in 1859.
Coronation of Norodom, 3 June 1864
Photo of Norodom in his coronation ceremony in Bangkok after Siam returned crown and jewels.