Nguyễn Ánh founds the Nguyễn dynasty
DynastyNguyễn Ánh defeats the Tây Sơn and takes the throne as Emperor Gia Long, founding Vietnam's last imperial dynasty.
- Date
- 1802 · View on map
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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