About Cao Thang
Lived 1864 – 1893 (aged 28–29). Cao Thang was a revolutionary.
Cao Thắng (, 1864 - 1893) was a Vietnamese anticolonial fighter. He was an assistant of Phan Đình Phùng, and was Phan's military coordinator. His forces operated in Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh provinces. He was killed in battle in 1893.
Cao Thắng is generally credited with organizing the local blacksmiths to manufacture thousands of Gras 1874 rifles to equip his troops.
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Who was Cao Thang?
Vietnamese revolutionary
When was Cao Thang born?
Cao Thang was born in 1864.
When did Cao Thang die?
Cao Thang died in 1893.
What was Cao Thang's occupation?
Cao Thang was a revolutionary.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cao Thang. https://biography.guide/cao-thang/
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