Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky

Definition

Proper Noun: - A historical figure: Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky was a prince of the Nguyễn Dynasty, the son of Kiên Thái Vương and the elder brother of emperors Kiến Phúc and Hàm Nghi. He was installed as emperor on September 19, 1885, taking the reign name Đồng Khánh, and is therefore commonly referred to as Emperor Đồng Khánh. - A political figure: His reign (1885-1888) was characterized by his role as a puppet ruler under French colonial control. His authority was largely confined to the palace, with real administrative power held by French officials.

Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky lên ngôi vào năm 1885. (Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky ascended the throne in 1885.)
    • Triều đại của vua Đồng Khánh, tức Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky, rất ngắn ngủi. (The reign of Emperor Đồng Khánh, namely Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky, was very brief.)
Advanced Usage
  • The name is primarily used in historical and academic contexts to refer to this specific emperor. It is often followed by his reign name for clarity, e.g., "Đồng Khánh (Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Ky)".
Variants and Related Words
  • Vua Đồng Khánh: Emperor Đồng Khánh. This is the most common way to refer to him.
  • Hoàng đế Đồng Khánh: Emperor Đồng Khánh (a more formal variant).
  • Miếu hiệu Cảnh Tông: His posthumous temple name was Cảnh Tông.
Synonyms
  • Emperor Đồng Khánh: The synonymous reign name.
  • The Đồng Khánh Emperor: Another way to refer to the same figure.
Historical Context and Notes
  • His installation was opposed by some mandarins, leading to lasting political enmity.
  • He was used by the French colonial administration in an attempt to pacify anti-colonial resistance movements, but he was widely boycotted by patriots and the populace.
  • Historical accounts suggest his death in 1888 at age 25 may have been related to guilt over the execution of the mandarin Phan Đình Bình.
  • His reign is cited as an example of direct French colonial domination over the Nguyễn court apparatus.