Assassination of Đinh Bộ Lĩnh
DeathPoliticsEmperor Đinh Tiên Hoàng and his eldest son Đinh Liễn are assassinated at the capital Hoa Lư.
- Date
- 979 · View on map
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Location
- Hoa Lư
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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