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Ngo Quyen
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Ngô Quyền's greatest accolade is his place in Vietnamese history as the liberator of the nation. His victory at Bạch Đằng River is celebrated annually, and his name is synonymous with independence. He is revered as a folk hero and a historical figure of immense importance.
Honours & Distinctions
National Hero
Vietnamese government·Modern era
Recognized as a national hero for ending Chinese rule.
District named after him
Haiphong·Modern era
Ngô Quyền district in Haiphong bears his name.
Temples and shrines
Various·Ongoing
Numerous temples and shrines dedicated to his worship.
Records & Feats
First to end Chinese rule
Historic First·938
Ngô Quyền's victory at Bạch Đằng River in 938 ended over a thousand years of Chinese domination, a historic first.