Commander of Vietnamese forces in Cambodia and later president
Soldier and politician who joined the Indochinese Communist Party in 1938. He served as deputy commander and chief of staff of the southern liberation forces and participated in the war of reunification. He later commanded Vietnamese operations and forces in Cambodia and became defence minister. As president from 1992 to 1997 he was a central figure in the reform-era collective leadership and was regarded as a conservative committed to strong party control.
Also known as: Le Duc Anh
Activities and affiliations
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1938–2019
Communist Party of Vietnam / Workers' Party of Vietnam
Military command -
1945–
Vietnam state institutionsVietnamese general and commander in CambodiaMain
Military command -
1992–1997
Vietnam state institutionsPresident of Vietnam
Government and administration
Career Timeline
- 1938Joined the Indochinese Communist Party
- 1964Deputy commander and chief of staff of the southern liberation forces
- 1978–1981Commanded the 7th Military Region
- 1980Led Vietnamese forces in Cambodia
- 1992–1997President