Nguyễn Lữ

Definition

Proper Noun: - Nguyễn Lữ: A military commander and younger brother of Nguyễn Nhạc and elder brother of Nguyễn Huệ, key figures of the Tây Sơn dynasty. He was a son of Hồ Phi Phúc, whose family originated from Nghệ An province and later changed their surname to Nguyễn. His exact birth and death years are unknown. His birthplace was Ấp Tây Sơn Thượng, Phường Qui Ninh, Bình Định Province (now in Tây Sơn District, Bình Định Province). He was contemporarily known as "Đức ông Bảy" (Venerable Lord Seven). He fought with the Tây Sơn army from the South to the North, defeating the Nguyễn lords and the Trịnh lords, achieving many glorious victories.

Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Nguyễn Lữ là một võ tướng của nhà Tây Sơn. (Nguyễn Lữ was a military commander of the Tây Sơn dynasty.)
    • Đầu năm 1778, Nguyễn Nhạc phong cho Nguyễn Lữ làm Đông Định vương. (In early 1778, Nguyễn Nhạc appointed Nguyễn Lữ as the Đông Định Prince.)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: Nguyễn Lữ is often discussed in the context of the Tây Sơn brothers' leadership and military campaigns. He is typically noted for his role in the 1776 campaign into Gia Định (present-day Ho Chi Minh City area) and his subsequent governance there.
    • Sau chiến thắng ở Gia Định, Nguyễn Lữ được thăng chức Thiếu phó. (After the victory in Gia Định, Nguyễn Lữ was promoted to the rank of Thiếu phó.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Đức ông Bảy: An honorific title used to refer to Nguyễn Lữ during his time.

    • "Đức ông Bảy" là tên gọi dân gian của Nguyễn Lữ. ("Đức ông Bảy" was the popular name for Nguyễn Lữ.)

  • Đông Định vương: The royal title (Prince of the Eastern Pacification) bestowed upon Nguyễn Lữ by his brother, Emperor Nguyễn Nhạc.

    • Nguyễn Lữ giữ chức vụ Đông Định vương, trông coi vùng đất phía Nam. (Nguyễn Lữ held the title of Đông Định Prince, overseeing the southern region.)
Synonyms
  • Military Commander: A leader of armed forces.
  • Tây Sơn General: A general serving under the Tây Sơn dynasty.
Related Historical Notes

  • Governance of Gia Định: After the Tây Sơn victory, Nguyễn Lữ was tasked with governing Gia Định but faced challenges due to his perceived indecisive nature.

    • Việc cai quản Gia Định của Nguyễn Lữ gặp nhiều khó khăn. (Nguyễn Lữ's governance of Gia Định faced many difficulties.)

  • Religious Role: Historical accounts also mention Nguyễn Lữ served as the religious leader (Giáo chủ) for the Cham Ba Ni (a local Islamic) community.

    • Nguyễn Lữ còn kiêm nhiệm vai trò Giáo chủ đạo Chàm Ba Ni. (Nguyễn Lữ also concurrently served as the religious leader of the Cham Ba Ni faith.)