Historedia
Episode 3 of 3

Accession to the Throne

When
14 February 1820
Where
Imperial Capital
Part of
Minh Mạng begins his rule in Vietnam

Minh Mạng succeeded his father Gia Long in February 1820, becoming the second emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty.

Minh Mạng, born Nguyễn Phúc Đảm, ascended the throne on 14 February 1820. He was the fourth son of Gia Long, who died in 1819. The succession was clear as the eldest son had died in 1801. His reign began during a cholera epidemic that killed around 200,000 people.

Sources

  1. Minh Mạng Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Nguyễn dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  3. Huế Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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