Khieu Chum

Khieu Chum (Khmer: ខៀវ ជុំ Khmer pronunciation: [kʰiəw cum], 1907-1975) was a prominent Cambodian Buddhist monk and activist who was a member of a small group of people responsible for planning the Cambodian coup of 1970 which overthrew the monarchy and placed General Lon Nol as leader of a new Khmer Republic.[1] Chum was a student of Hem Chieu, a leading figure in the early period of modern Khmer nationalism. After Cambodia achieved independence in 1953, Chum became an active figure in internal politics and is now considered one of the country's most significant political thinkers of the era.[2] He is also credited with writing the Anthem of the Khmer Republic.

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Khieu. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by their given name.
Preah Phikho Thoemeakbal Khieu Chum
ព្រះភិក្ខុ ធម្មបាល ខៀវ ជុំ
TitlePreah PhikhoThoemeakbal
Personal
Born1907
S'ang District, Kandal Province, French Cambodia
Died1975, age 68
Langka Temple, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
ReligionBuddhism
NationalityCambodian
SchoolTheravada

References
  1. Harris, Ian (2013). Kings and the Rebellious Monks: Buddhism and Political Conflict in Cambodia. Southeast Asia Seminar Series, Asian Institute, University of Toronto. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  2. Harris, Ian (2010). Buddhism as an Element in Cambodian Political Conflict: the Overthrow of Norodom Sihanouk (PDF). Religious Dimensions to Southeast Asian Conflicts Panel, EUROSEAS Conference, University of Gothenburg. Retrieved 30 May 2014.


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