Ton That Xung
South Vietnamese commander
About Ton That Xung
Lived 1923 – 2018 (aged 94–95). Ton That Xung was a Vietnamese.
Major General Tôn Thất Xứng (, ; 1923–2018) was an officer of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.
He served as the commander of I Corps, which oversaw the northernmost part of the country, from 30 January 1964 until 14 November of the same year, when he was replaced by Lieutenant General Nguyễn Chánh Thi. Xứng was installed on the day of the successful coup by General Nguyễn Khánh that toppled the military junta of General Dương Văn Minh.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ton That Xung?
South Vietnamese commander
When was Ton That Xung born?
Ton That Xung was born in 1923 in Huế.
When did Ton That Xung die?
Ton That Xung died in 2018.
What nationality was Ton That Xung?
Ton That Xung was Vietnamese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ton That Xung. https://biography.guide/ton-that-xung/
MLA: "Ton That Xung." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ton-that-xung/.
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