About Pham Van Tra
Born 1935. Pham Van Tra is a Vietnamese politician and military personnel.
Phạm Văn Trà (; born 19 August 1935) is a Vietnamese general and politician who served as Vietnam's Minister of Defense from 1997 to 2006.
Phạm Văn Trà was previously Chief of the General Staff of the People's Army of Vietnam and Vice-Minister of Defense (Dec 1995–1997), and a four-star General. He replaced Đoàn Khuê as minister of defense in September 1997.
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Who is Pham Van Tra?
General Minister of Defense of Vietnam
When was Pham Van Tra born?
Pham Van Tra was born on 19 August 1935 in Quế Võ.
What is Pham Van Tra's occupation?
Pham Van Tra is a politician and military personnel.
What nationality is Pham Van Tra?
Pham Van Tra is Vietnamese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pham Van Tra. https://biography.guide/pham-van-tra/
MLA: "Pham Van Tra." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pham-van-tra/.
Chicago: "Pham Van Tra." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pham-van-tra/.
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