About Phạm Thị Trân
Lived 926 – 976 (aged 49–50). Phạm Thị Trân was a singer.
Phạm Thị Trân (926–976), was a Vietnamese artist, dancer, opera singer and Mandarin during the Dinh Dynasty period.
She was originally from Hong Chau, now in Hải Dương province , and was eventually invited to the king's royal court, Dinh Tien. On the king's orders, she taught the arts to soldiers.
She was a pioneer artist as an opera singer, and is referred to as the first professional theatre artist in Vietnam. Among her innovations, she is credited as the creator of chèo, a popular theatre genre. Additionally, she is notable as the first woman to be appointed a Mandarin in Vietnam.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phạm Thị Trân?
tenth century Vietnamese artist, opera singer and mandarin
When was Phạm Thị Trân born?
Phạm Thị Trân was born in 926.
When did Phạm Thị Trân die?
Phạm Thị Trân died in 976 in Hoa Lư Ancient Capital.
What was Phạm Thị Trân's occupation?
Phạm Thị Trân was a singer.
What nationality was Phạm Thị Trân?
Phạm Thị Trân's recorded nationality: Dai Co Viet.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phạm Thị Trân. https://biography.guide/pham-thi-tran/
MLA: "Phạm Thị Trân." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pham-thi-tran/.
Chicago: "Phạm Thị Trân." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pham-thi-tran/.
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