Nguyễn An Ninh

Vietnamese political journalist

Nguyễn An Ninh - Vietnamese political journalist
Born

September 6th, 1900
124 years ago

Died

1943
82 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Vietnam

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Born in 1900, a political journalist focused on anti-colonialism and nationalism. Contributed to various publications advocating for Vietnamese independence from French colonial rule. Involved in the founding of the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League and played a significant role in promoting Marxist ideas in Vietnam. Indicted multiple times for anti-government activities and faced imprisonment due to journalistic efforts against colonial oppression.

Authored influential articles against colonialism

Helped establish the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League

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