Is Nuon Chea A-List?
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No — Nuon Chea is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1960F$0.0001M
Joins Khmer Rouge Movement
Nuon Chea becomes involved with the Khmer Rouge.
1975F$0.01M+$0.0099M
Chief Ideologist of Regime
Nuon Chea plays a central role in shaping the regime's policies.
1979F$0.001M-$0.009000000000000001M
Khmer Rouge Ousted
The Khmer Rouge falls, and Nuon Chea goes into hiding.
2007F$0.1M+$0.099M
Arrested for War Crimes
Nuon Chea is arrested and faces trial for his role in the regime.
2014F$0.5M+$0.4M
Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
Nuon Chea is found guilty of crimes against humanity.
2018F$0.75M+$0.25M
Convicted of Genocide
Nuon Chea is convicted of genocide.
2026F$1M+$0.25M
Remembered for Khmer Rouge Atrocities
Nuon Chea's legacy is one of brutality and devastation.
Last updated: February 25, 2026