Lý Nam Đế
Vietnamese emperor and military leader
Born
None
None years ago
Died
April 13th, 548
1476 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vietnam
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A prominent figure in early Vietnamese history, ruled as emperor during the 6th century. Established the first Vietnamese state, known as Vạn Xuân, in 544 AD after leading a successful rebellion against the Chinese dominion. Actively worked to promote local culture and governance, setting the foundation for future Vietnamese states. His reign lasted until death in 548 AD, marking an important period of independence in Vietnamese history.
Founded the first independent Vietnamese state
Led a successful rebellion against Chinese rule
Promoted local governance and culture
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