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19 May, 1925

Pol Pot born in Prek Sbauv, Cambodia

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Pot is born named Saloth Sar the second son of a successful landowner in Cambodia. Pot’s father has political connections at the royal court at the Cambodian capital. Visits by court officials and even by the Cambodian king himself to Pol Pot’s father’s home appear to be common. Pot is a poor student, yet he receives a good education and studies hard. Pot’s only brother:

When he was young, he was really gentle, as I knew him. His character was kind and he studied hard.