Trần Thánh Tông
Emperor of Đại Việt during 13th century
Born
October 12th, 1240
784 years ago
Died
1290
735 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vietnam
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Ruled from 1258 to 1278, focusing on strengthening the state of Đại Việt against external threats, particularly from the Mongol invasions. Under leadership, the military effectively repelled invasions in 1258 and 1288, achieving significant victories at the battles of Bạch Đằng River. Promoted agricultural development and fostered cultural growth, including the establishment of Confucianism as the state ideology.
Defeated Mongol invasions in 1258 and 1288
Established Confucianism as state ideology
Promoted agricultural and cultural development
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