Historedia
Person

Minh Mạng

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1820–1833

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Minh Mạng, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Minh Mạng begins his rule in Vietnam

    1820

    Role: Emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty

    1. 1820 · National TerritoryCholera Epidemic

      A deadly cholera outbreak struck Vietnam in 1820, causing significant mortality during Minh Mạng's early rule.

    2. 1820 · Southern VietnamChallenge from Lê Văn Duyệt

      Minh Mạng faced a serious political challenge from Lê Văn Duyệt, a powerful regent with autonomy in the south.

    3. 14 February 1820 · Imperial CapitalAccession to the Throne

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

  2. Lê Văn Khôi revolt breaks out in southern Vietnam

    1833

    Role: Emperor of Vietnam

    1. 10 May 1833 · Prison location unspecifiedEscape from Prison

      Lê Văn Khôi, imprisoned due to his connection to the deceased mandarin Lê Văn Duyệt, escaped custody on 10 May 1833 to initiate the revolt.

    2. 18 May 1833 · Citadel of SaigonSeizure of Saigon Citadel

      Rebel forces led by Lê Văn Khôi captured the Citadel of Saigon on 18 May 1833, establishing a stronghold for the revolt.

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
  4. Lê Văn Khôi revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  5. Lê Văn Duyệt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21