Thích Quảng Đức
Vietnamese monk and Buddhist martyr
Born
1897
128 years ago
Died
June 11th, 1963
61 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Vietnam
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A Vietnamese monk self-immolated in 1963 in protest against the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government. This act became a symbol of the struggle for religious freedom and peace in Vietnam. His death brought international attention to the plight of Buddhists in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The incident catalyzed widespread protests and contributed to the eventual political changes in the country.
Self-immolated in protest against persecution
Raised international awareness of Buddhist issues
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