Nguyễn Văn Thiệu

Military Commander

1923 – 2001

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Who was Nguyễn Văn Thiệu?

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu was president of South Vietnam from 1965–75. He was a general in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, became head of a military junta, and then president after winning a scheduled election. He established rule over South Vietnam until he resigned and left the nation a few days before the fall of Saigon and the ultimate communist victory.

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Born
Apr 5, 1923
Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm
Also known as
  • Martino Nguyễn Văn Thiệu
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Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • South Vietnam
Profession
Education
  • Command and General Staff College
Died
Sep 29, 2001
Boston

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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