# Pol Pot

Pol Pot led the Khmer Rouge regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 and implemented a radical agrarian ideology that resulted in one of the most devastating genocides of the twentieth century, with an estimated 1.5 to 2 million people — roughly a quarter of Cambodia's population — dying from execution, starvation, disease, and forced labor. The regime targeted ethnic minorities, intellectuals, and anyone perceived as connected to the previous government or foreign influence. Pol Pot evaded international justice for decades, dying of natural causes in 1998 while under house arrest by a Khmer Rouge faction that had turned against him.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** May 19, 1925
- **Birthplace:** Prek Sbauv, Cambodia
- **Nationality:** Cambodian
- **Occupation:** Genocide / War Crimes
- **Category:** Criminals
- **Also Known As:** Brother Number One

## Overview

Pol Pot led the Khmer Rouge regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 and implemented a radical agrarian ideology that resulted in one of the most devastating genocides of the twentieth century, with an estimated 1.5 to 2 million people — roughly a quarter of Cambodia's population — dying from execution, starvation, disease, and forced labor. The regime targeted ethnic minorities, intellectuals, and anyone perceived as connected to the previous government or foreign influence. Pol Pot evaded international justice for decades, dying of natural causes in 1998 while under house arrest by a Khmer Rouge faction that had turned against him.

## Profile Focus

Pol Pot is profiled in Peoplebio under Genocide / War Crimes. Current rank signal: #458. Trend score: 0.

## Public Impact

This entry tracks Pol Pot's relevance in Crime History using structured profile metadata, trend signals, and ongoing editorial updates.

## Timeline

### 1925 — Birth
Born in Prek Sbauv, Cambodia

### 2026 — Profile Created
Pol Pot was added to the Peoplebio knowledge graph.

### 2026 — Profile Enrichment Update
Bio sections, timeline, quick facts, and profile notes were expanded.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Pol Pot is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Genocide / War Crimes."
> — Pol Pot, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Profile summary: Pol Pot led the Khmer Rouge regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 and implemented a radical agrarian ideology that resulted in one of the most devastating genocides of the twentieth century, with an estimated 1."
> — Pol Pot, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This profile was enriched with structured overview blocks."
> — Pol Pot, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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