Nguyen Manh Tuong

Vietnamese lawyer and academic

Nguyen Manh Tuong - Vietnamese lawyer and academic
Born

1909
116 years ago

Died

June 13th, 1997
28 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Vietnam

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A prominent legal scholar and educator, contributed significantly to the development of legal education in Vietnam. Played a critical role in the establishment of the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, focusing on legal studies. Authored several influential texts on Vietnamese law, addressing the needs of a changing society. Advocated for legal reforms to align with international standards and fostered a generation of legal professionals through teaching and mentorship.

Established the Vietnam National University law curriculum

Authored legal texts on Vietnamese law

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