Pol Pot
Pol Pot was a Cambodian revolutionary and politician who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea from 1963 until 1981. He is best known for leading the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979, during which he orchestrated a brutal campaign of social and political engineering that resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million people, roughly a quarter of Cambodia's population at the time. Pol Pot aimed to transform Cambodia into a rural, classless society based on his interpretation of Marxist-Leninist principles, leading to the forced evacuation of cities, widespread famine, and mass executions. His regime was characterized by its extreme repression and human rights abuses, and it has left a lasting impact on Cambodia's history and collective memory.
Born on May 19, 1925 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2 | 1.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 50,107 | $48,000 | 85$ |
| Spain | 1 | 1.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,413 | $1,400,000 | 1,090$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 1.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 7,911 | $25,000 | 20$ |
| Totals | 5 | 93,749,951 | 101,513 | $2,173,000 | 1,768$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Honduras:
Pol Pot is cited as an example of a leader whose regime led to mass extermination.
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Venezuela:
Pol Pot's regime identified intellectuals and ethnic minorities as enemies, justifying genocide.
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Venezuela:
Pol Pot is included in a list of figures responsible for atrocities.
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Spain:
Pol Pot is mentioned as a dinner guest by the AI model for discussing genocidal techniques.
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Switzerland:
Pol Pot was the tyrant whose regime led to the genocide in Cambodia.
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Bulgaria:
Pol Pot is mentioned in relation to fashion influenced by Kerensky.
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Italy:
Pol Pot was a leader of the Khmer Rouge responsible for a tragic period in Cambodian history.
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Indonesia:
Pol Pot was the leader of the Khmer Rouge and responsible for the genocide in Cambodia.
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Slovakia:
An American comedian reacted to events around the V-club by saying that the Minister of Culture will be ranked among dictators like Pol Pot.
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United Kingdom:
Pol Pot is cited as a dictator who used violence to destroy democratic institutions.
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