Trần Cảo
Emperor of Đại Việt
About Trần Cảo
Trần Cảo was a Vietnamese.
Trần Cảo (chữ Hán: 陳暠; died 1428) was briefly king of Vietnam 1426–1428. He was installed by Le Loi under the terms of a Ming dynasty Chinese withdrawal which promised to withdraw if a Trần dynasty descendant was placed on the throne. However, after Le Loi intercepted a Chinese general's requests for reinforcements he resumed the war, defeated the Chinese and made Trần Cảo drink poison.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Trần Cảo?
emperor of Đại Việt
When was Trần Cảo born?
Trần Cảo was born in Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
When did Trần Cảo die?
Trần Cảo died in 1428 in Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
What nationality was Trần Cảo?
Trần Cảo was Vietnamese.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Trần Cảo. https://biography.guide/tran-cao-q4961614b/
MLA: "Trần Cảo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tran-cao-q4961614b/.
Chicago: "Trần Cảo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tran-cao-q4961614b/.
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