Phan Chu Trinh

Phan Chu Trinh also known as Phan Chu Trinh was a famous early 20th century Vietnamese nationalist. He also used the alias Ty H. He sought to end Frances colonial occupation of Vietnam. He opposed both violence and turning to other countries for support, and instead believed in attaining Vietnamese liberation by educating the population and by appealing to French democratic principles.

Trinh was born in Tay Loc, Qung Nam Province in Annam, French Indochina onSeptember 1872. He was the son of a rich land owner and scholar. His father was a fighter in the Scholars Revolt, but in 1885 he was killed by the other leaders in the revolt who suspected him of being a traitor. This left Trinh an orphan at the age of 13. His older brother educated him in classics. In 1901 he got the highest Mandarin degree.

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