Empress Thua Thien
Vietnamese empress
About Empress Thua Thien
Lived 1762 – 1814 (aged 51–52). Empress Thua Thien was a Vietnamese.
Empress Thừa Thiên (; , 1762–1814), born Tống Phúc Thị Lan , was the first wife of Nguyễn Phúc Ánh (future Emperor Gia Long) and mother of Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Cảnh.
She was a daughter of general Tống Phước Khuông of the Nguyễn lords. Nguyễn Ánh married her when he was 18. Empress Thừa Thiên had two sons with Gia Long: Nguyen Phuc Chieu (who died after several days) and Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Cảnh. After her death, she was buried at Gia Long's Thiên Thọ tomb, alongside the Emperor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Empress Thua Thien?
Vietnamese empress
When was Empress Thua Thien born?
Empress Thua Thien was born in 1762.
When did Empress Thua Thien die?
Empress Thua Thien died in 1814.
What nationality was Empress Thua Thien?
Empress Thua Thien was Vietnamese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Empress Thua Thien
· DBpedia: Thừa Thiên (empress)
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