Lê Văn Khôi

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • A historical figure: Lê Văn Khôi was a military leader and the principal figure of a major rebellion (1833-1835) against the Nguyễn dynasty in southern Vietnam, centered at Phiên An Citadel (modern-day Ho Chi Minh City area).
    • An adopted son: He was originally from Cao Bằng province and was adopted by the powerful Nguyễn dynasty official Lê Văn Duyệt, whose surname he took.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Cuộc khởi nghĩa Lê Văn Khôi là một sự kiện lịch sử quan trọng. (The Lê Văn Khôi rebellion was an important historical event.)
    • Lê Văn Khôi lãnh đạo cuộc nổi dậy chống lại triều đình nhà Nguyễn. (Lê Văn Khôi led the uprising against the Nguyễn dynasty court.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Khởi nghĩa Lê Văn Khôi": The Lê Văn Khôi rebellion.

    • Khởi nghĩa Lê Văn Khôi kéo dài hơn hai năm. (The Lê Văn Khôi rebellion lasted for more than two years.)

  • "Phản loạn Lê Văn Khôi": The rebel Lê Văn Khôi (often used in historical texts from the royal perspective).

    • Triều đình Huế gọi Lê Văn Khôi là phản loạn. (The Huế court called Lê Văn Khôi a rebel.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Lê Văn Câu: The son of Lê Văn Khôi, who succeeded him as the leader of the rebellion after his death.

    • Sau khi Lê Văn Khôi mất, Lê Văn Câu lãnh đạo nghĩa quân. (After Lê Văn Khôi died, Lê Văn Câu led the insurgents.)

  • Thành Phiên An: The Phiên An Citadel, the stronghold and center of Lê Văn Khôi's rebellion.

    • Lê Văn Khôi chiếm giữ thành Phiên An. (Lê Văn Khôi captured and held the Phiên An Citadel.)
Synonyms
  • Rebel leader: A person who leads an armed resistance against an established government.
  • Insurgent commander: A military leader of a revolt.
Related Historical Terms

  • Mả Ngụy: The "Traitors' Grave," the mass burial site for the executed followers of Lê Văn Khôi after the rebellion was crushed.

    • Hơn 1800 người theo Lê Văn Khôi bị chôn chung tại Mả Ngụy. (Over 1800 followers of Lê Văn Khôi were buried together at the Traitors' Grave.)

  • Bình Nam Đại Nguyên soái: "Grand Marshal for Pacifying the South," the title Lê Văn Khôi proclaimed for himself during the rebellion.

    • Lê Văn Khôi tự xưng là Bình Nam Đại Nguyên soái. (Lê Văn Khôi proclaimed himself the Grand Marshal for Pacifying the South.)