Trương Tấn Bửu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Trương Tấn Bửu (1752-1827): A high-ranking military mandarin and official of the Nguyễn dynasty. He was a key military commander under Emperor Gia Long (Nguyễn Phúc Ánh) and later served in significant administrative roles, including as a provincial governor.
Detailed Explanation
- Historical Figure: Trương Tấn Bửu was a historical figure, not a common word. He was born in 1752 in Hưng Lễ village, Vĩnh Long province (now in Bến Tre province) and died in 1827.
- Military and Political Career: He joined Nguyễn Phúc Ánh's forces in 1787. He held various high-ranking military titles and positions, such as "Long Vân hầu" (Marquis Long Vân), Deputy Commander of the Vanguard Army, and Deputy Commander of the Central Army. He served as the acting Governor-General of Bắc Thành (the Northern Citadel, around modern Hanoi) and later of Gia Định (the Southern Citadel, around modern Ho Chi Minh City).
- Key Contributions: His notable achievements included suppressing pirates (1806), overseeing the construction of the Châu Đốc citadel (1816), and supervising the dredging of the Vĩnh Tế canal (1823) alongside Nguyễn Văn Thoại (Nguyễn Thoại).
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Trương Tấn Bửu là một võ quan có công lớn dưới triều Nguyễn. (Trương Tấn Bửu was a military mandarin with great merit under the Nguyễn dynasty.)
- Lăng mộ của Trương Tấn Bửu hiện nằm ở quận Phú Nhuận, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. (The tomb of Trương Tấn Bửu is currently located in Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, academic, or cultural contexts. It may appear in history books, discussions about the Nguyễn dynasty, or in local histories of southern Vietnam (particularly Bến Tre and Ho Chi Minh City).
Variants and Related Words
- Long Vân hầu: The noble title (Marquis Long Vân) bestowed upon Trương Tấn Bửu.
- Tổng trấn: Governor-General, a title of the high-ranking administrative position he held.
- Võ quan: Military mandarin, describing his primary role.
Synonyms
- Nguyễn dynasty official: A general term for an official serving the Nguyễn dynasty.
- Military commander: Describes his primary function.
Related Historical Terms
- Kinh Vĩnh Tế: The Vĩnh Tế canal, a major waterway project he helped supervise.
- Thành Châu Đốc: The Châu Đốc citadel, whose construction he oversaw.
- Gia Định Thành: The Gia Định Citadel, where he served as Deputy Governor-General.