Duy Tan

Emperor

Birthday August 14, 1899

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Hue, Vietnam

DEATH DATE Dec 25, 1945 (46)

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About

Former child emperor who belonged to the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He ruled for nine years between 1907 to 1916. He was deposed and exiled after he attempted to lead a revolution against the French. He died in a plane crash on his way back to Vietnam to become Emperor once again. 

Before Fame

He was placed into power because the bureaucracy believed that they could control a seven-year-old boy.

Trivia

He once received the prestigious Médaille de la Résistance from France for challenging Ho Chi Minh/

Family Life

His father was emperor, Thành Thái, who was declared insane and exiled because of his anti-French sentiments.

Associated With

Like George Alexander Louis, he was young royalty.