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Le Bang Co

Type Figure Region Vietnam Time 1441–1459 Also known as Le Nhan Tong、Le Nhan、Bang Co

Le Bang Co (1441–1459) was the second-generation emperor of Vietnam's Later Le dynasty, temple name Nhan Tong, who ascended at age one and was assass…

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  1. 1441–1442Lam Kinh · Thanh HoaGrandson of Le Thai To Le Loi and son of Le Thai Tong Le Nguyen Long, born at Lam Kinh. In September 1442 his father Thai Tong died, and the one-year-old Bang Co ascended the throne as Le Nhan Tong, changing the era name to Thai Hoa.
  2. 1442–1450Thang Long · Thang LongA child emperor, state affairs were handled by regent ministers. In 1446 the era name was changed to Thien Thuan, continuing the late policies of Thai To, relieving famine and reforming administration; the Later Le dynasty's strength was maintained under the regency system.
  3. 1451–1459Thang Long · Thang LongAs he grew he took personal rule, but the powerful minister Le Nghi Dan's influence expanded. On October 30, 1459, Nghi Dan launched a coup, assassinated Nhan Tong, and declared himself emperor. Nhan Tong reigned eighteen years and was an important early ruler of the Later Le dynasty.

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