Episode 2 of 2
Coronation at Huế
- When
- 1 June 1802
- Where
- Huế
Nguyễn Ánh celebrated his coronation at Huế on 1 June 1802, proclaiming himself emperor with the era name Gia Long.
The coronation took place at Huế, known as Phú Xuân, which became the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyễn dynasty from 1802. This event marked the beginning of the dynastic rule, establishing the last Vietnamese dynasty that ruled independently until 1883.
Sources
- Nguyễn dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Huế Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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