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Establishment of the Nguyễn Dynasty
- When
- 1802
- Where
- Vietnam
The Nguyễn dynasty was established in 1802, ruling unified Vietnam independently until the start of the French protectorate in 1883.
The House of Nguyễn Phúc established control over Southern Vietnam as the Nguyễn lords before defeating the Tây Sơn dynasty. The dynastic rule began with Gia Long ascending the throne in 1802, marking the transition from the Nguyễn lords to the imperial Nguyễn dynasty.
Sources
- Nguyễn dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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