Lý Bí founds Vạn Xuân
DynastyPoliticsAfter expelling the Liang, Lý Bí proclaims himself Emperor Lý Nam Đế of the state of Vạn Xuân.
- Date
- 544 · View on map
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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