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Gia Long: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Gia Long? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Quick facts about Gia Long

  • Full name: Gia Long
  • Born: 1762-02-08
  • Nationality: Vietnam
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q210417

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Who is Gia Long?

Gia Long (Chữ hán: 嘉隆) (Vietnamese: [zaː lawŋ] (North), [jaː lawŋ] (South); 8 February 1762 – 3 February 1820), born Nguyễn Phúc Ánh (阮福暎) or Nguyễn Ánh (阮暎), was the founding emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty, the last dynasty of Vietnam, which would rule the unified territories that constitute modern-day Vietnam until 1945. A nephew of the last Nguyễn lord who ruled over south Vietnam, Nguyễn Phúc Ánh was forced into hiding in 1777 as a 15-year-old when his family was slain in the Tây Sơn revolt.

What nationality is Gia Long?

Gia Long is Vietnam.

When was Gia Long born?

Gia Long was born on 1762-02-08.

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