Sisowath Sirik Matak 1914 – 1975

Biography

Sisowath Sirik Matak was born on January 22, 1914, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, into the royal Sisowath family. Throughout his life, he held prominent positions within Cambodia’s government and royal structure, serving his nation during a period of significant change and upheaval in Southeast Asian history.

Prince Sirik Matak lived through decades of transformation in Cambodia, witnessing the country’s colonial period, independence, and the turbulent years that followed. His life spanned the better part of the twentieth century, during which he played an active role in the political and administrative affairs of his nation.

On April 21, 1975, Prince Sisowath Sirik Matak died in Phnom Penh at the age of 61. His death occurred during one of Cambodia’s darkest chapters, a time marked by profound national tragedy. He is remembered as a member of Cambodia’s royal heritage and as a figure who lived through the nation’s most transformative and difficult period.