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The Life of Norodom Sihanouk
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Norodom Sihanouk, who had spent most of his youth in France being a "fat kid," was chosen by the French to be the king of Cambodia in 1941. His selection was based on the fact that he seemed like the least troublesome choice.

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The life story of Norodom Sihanouk, who spent his early years in France as a "fat kid" while other Cambodian kids were sent to become monks, and later became king of Cambodia in 1941 with French backing.
06:27 - 09:38 (03:10)
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Cambodian culture, King Norodom Sihanouk
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The life story of Norodom Sihanouk, who spent his early years in France as a "fat kid" while other Cambodian kids were sent to become monks, and later became king of Cambodia in 1941 with French backing.

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