Nguyễn Phúc Thuần
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Nguyễn Phúc Thuần: The ninth lord (Chúa) of the Nguyễn clan in southern Vietnam (Đàng Trong), who reigned from 1765 to 1777. His reign was marked by regency, internal corruption, and military decline, leading to the temporary collapse of Nguyễn authority.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Lord Nguyễn Phúc Thuần was only twelve years old when he ascended the throne.
- The reign of Nguyễn Phúc Thuần ended with his capture and execution by the Tây Sơn rebels.
- Historians often discuss the role of regent Trương Phúc Loan during the rule of Nguyễn Phúc Thuần.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: Refers to a pivotal figure in the 18th-century conflict between the Nguyễn lords, the Trịnh lords, and the Tây Sơn rebels.
- The period of Nguyễn Phúc Thuần set the stage for the rise of Nguyễn Phúc Ánh (later Emperor Gia Long).
Variants and Related Words
- Định Vương: His royal title as lord.
- Hiếu Định Hoàng Đế: His posthumous imperial title, granted after his death.
Synonyms
- The Ninth Nguyễn Lord: A descriptive synonym referencing his position in the dynasty's lineage.
- Lord Định Vương: Synonym using his formal title.
Related Historical Terms
- Trương Phúc Loan: The powerful and corrupt regent who controlled the government during his lordship.
- Tây Sơn Rebellion: The revolutionary movement that ultimately defeated his forces.
- Nguyễn Phúc Ánh: His nephew who survived and later restored the Nguyễn dynasty as Emperor Gia Long.