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Trịnh Khả

Type Figure Region Vietnam Time c. 1399–1462 Also known as Trịnh Kha、Grand Protector Trịnh Khả

A founding meritorious official of Vietnam's Later Lê dynasty and a core general of the Lam Sơn uprising;…

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  1. 1418–1427Lam Sơn · North CentralWhen Lê Lợi launched the Lam Sơn uprising against the Ming, Trịnh Khả led his troops to join, renowned for his bravery and fighting skill. Over ten years he took part in many key battles, fighting alongside famous generals such as Nguyễn Văn Tảo and Lê Sát, laying the military foundation for expelling the Ming and restoring independence.
  2. 1428–1460Thăng Long · Red River DeltaAfter the Later Lê dynasty was established, Trịnh Khả was granted high office, taking part in quelling internal rebellions and border defense. He was a leading minister under Lê Thái Tổ and Lê Thái Tông, traveling between Thanh Hóa and Thăng Long to handle affairs, consolidating the new dynasty's rule, while his family also accumulated strong local power.
  3. 1461–1462Thanh Hóa · North CentralAround 1461 Trịnh Khả was already advanced in years and retired to his hometown in Thanh Hóa. He died in 1462 in his sixties. At that time Lê Thánh Tông was about to accede; Trịnh descendants continued to play important roles at court and locally, laying the clan foundation for the later Trịnh lords' separatist rule.

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