Trần Trọng Kim
Vietnamese historian and Prime Minister
Born
1883
142 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1953
71 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vietnam
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A prominent historian and scholar, served as Prime Minister of Vietnam during a crucial period in the nation's history. Focused on the promotion of Vietnamese culture and history, contributing substantially to the historical literature of Vietnam. His government faced challenges during World War II, navigating the complexities of foreign occupation and internal strife. Following the Vietnam War, continued to influence Vietnamese historical discourse and was respected in the fields of education and politics until death.
Served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 1945 to 1946
Authored several important historical texts on Vietnam
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