Description: (King of Cambodia (1840 - 1860))
Ang Duong reigned as the King of Cambodia from 1848 until his passing in 1860. His focus during his reign was on promoting national unity, identity, and independence while reducing foreign interference. He enacted significant legal reforms and oversaw religious and cultural transformations. Ang Duong worked to form a sovereign alliance with colonial France to counteract Siamese and Vietnamese influence, which later paved the way for the French protectorate of Cambodia. His efforts were instrumental in shaping modern Cambodia and establishing the Houses of Norodom and Sisowath.