Tran Dai Quang

ModernGeneralVietnam1956 — ?

Vietnamese president, died in office.

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Quick Facts

Born

1956

Country

Vietnam

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)63

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)69

Total Score48.6

Tran Dai Quang — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Elected President of VietnamPolitical Action◆ Major

Tran Dai Quang was elected President of Vietnam by the National Assembly, succeeding Truong Tan Sang. As a former general and Minister of Public Security, he brought a security-focused approach to the presidency.

PresidencyGovernment Leadership

Impact: national

2018 AD

Died in OfficeOther◆ Major

Tran Dai Quang died in office on September 21, 2018, at the age of 61, due to a serious illness. His death triggered a presidential succession, with Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh serving as acting president.

Death in OfficePolitical Transition

Impact: nationaltragic