About Nguyễn Cửu Đàm
Nguyễn Cửu Đàm was a military leader.
Nguyễn Cửu Đàm (阮久潭? – 1777) was a Vietnamese general under the Nguyễn lords. He built the defensive wall around Saigon in 1772 to protect the newly acquired southern territories against the Siamese army.
Nguyễn also built the Kênh Ruột Ngựa (Sino-Vietnamese: Mã Trường Giang) "Horse Entrails Canal."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nguyễn Cửu Đàm?
Vietnamese general
When was Nguyễn Cửu Đàm born?
Nguyễn Cửu Đàm was born in Gia Định.
When did Nguyễn Cửu Đàm die?
Nguyễn Cửu Đàm died in 1777.
What was Nguyễn Cửu Đàm's occupation?
Nguyễn Cửu Đàm was a military leader.
What nationality was Nguyễn Cửu Đàm?
Nguyễn Cửu Đàm's recorded nationality: Revival Lê dynasty.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nguyễn Cửu Đàm. https://biography.guide/nguyen-cuu-dam/
MLA: "Nguyễn Cửu Đàm." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nguyen-cuu-dam/.
Chicago: "Nguyễn Cửu Đàm." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nguyen-cuu-dam/.
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