Dục Đức

Vietnamese emperor during tumultuous era

Dục Đức - Vietnamese emperor during tumultuous era
Born

1852
173 years ago

Died

October 6th, 1883
141 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Vietnam

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Ruled as the emperor of Vietnam during a challenging period marked by foreign intervention and internal strife. Ascended to the throne during a time of significant upheaval within the nation. His reign witnessed military conflicts and political instability, ultimately leading to his deposition after a short period in power. Faced with growing pressures from colonial forces and internal dissent, attempted to assert traditional leadership while managing the complexities of foreign relations. The reign ended with removal from the throne and subsequent exile, reflecting the turbulent nature of Vietnam's history during the late 19th century.

Brief reign as emperor of Vietnam

Deposition and exile following foreign intervention

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