Samdech chuon nath biography of william

Cambodian monk, author, composer and poet

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Chuon. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Nath.

Chuon Nath (Khmer: ជួន ណាត; 11 March 1883 – 25 September 1969) was a Cambodian monk and the late Gana MahanikayaSupreme Patriarch of Cambodia.

Samdech chuon nath biography of william

Amongst his achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem, "Nokor Reach" and "Pongsavotar Khmer" were also among his contributions to the country.

His ashes were interred at Wat Ounalom in Phnom Penh. His full honorary title is Samdech Sangha Rāja Jhotañāno Chuon Nath (Khmer: សម្តេចព្រះសង្ឃរាជ ជួន ណាត ជោតញ្ញាណោ)

Early life and education

Nath was born in Kampong Speu Province to a family of farmers.

At the age of 12, Nath was brought to the temple to learn, as was typical for Khmer boys at the ti