Author

Nguyễn Cư Trinh

Vietnamese general, 1716–1767

Their life

Nguyễn Cư Trinh (1716–1767) was born in an unknown place and died in an unknown place. He was originally named Nguyễn Đăng Nghi, and his courtesy name was Cư Trinh. He used the pen names Đạm Am, Đường Qua, and Hạo Nhiên. He first held the title Nghi Biểu Hầu, and a Nguyễn dynasty king later granted him the title Tân Minh Hầu.

He served as a general and a public official during the reigns of Nguyễn Phúc Khoát and Nguyễn Phúc Thuần. He made significant contributions to defending the southern border of the realm and to extending it further south.

He is remembered for his integrity, his loyalty, and his diplomatic skill.

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