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Nguyễn dynasty
Also known as Đại Nam
The Nguyễn dynasty was founded by Nguyễn Ánh (Emperor Gia Long), who united Vietnam with French help and ruled from Huế. Emperor Minh Mạng centralised the state and expanded into Cambodia. France colonised the country from 1858, and the last emperor, Bảo Đại, abdicated in 1945.
Key facts
| Dates | 1802 – 1945 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Huế (Phú Xuân) |
| Founder | Gia Long |
| Religion(s) | Confucianism, Buddhism |
Note on dates: Under French protectorate from 1883; the dynasty kept a nominal throne.
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