Trần Thánh Tông
Definition
Proper Noun (Historical Figure):
- Second emperor of the Trần dynasty: Trần Thánh Tông, personal name Trần Hoảng, was the second emperor of the Trần dynasty in Đại Việt (now Vietnam). He reigned from 1258 to 1278.
- A ruler during a peaceful and culturally significant period: His reign is noted for internal stability and scholarly achievements, notably the commissioning of the first official historical text of Đại Việt.
Proper Noun (Royal Title):
- A regnal name: "Thánh Tông" is his temple name, a posthumous title used for worship and historical reference, meaning "Sacred Ancestor."
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Trần Thánh Tông lên ngôi năm 1258. (Trần Thánh Tông ascended the throne in 1258.)
- Triều đại của Trần Thánh Tông tương đối hòa bình. (The reign of Trần Thánh Tông was relatively peaceful.)
- Sử gia Lê Văn Hưu hoàn thành bộ Đại Việt sử ký dưới thời Trần Thánh Tông. (The historian Lê Văn Hưu completed the Đại Việt sử ký during the time of Trần Thánh Tông.)
Advanced Usage
As a historical reference point: The name is used to denote the era of his rule or his policies.
- Nghệ thuật Phật giáo phát triển mạnh dưới thời Trần Thánh Tông. (Buddhist art flourished strongly during the Trần Thánh Tông period.)
In the context of abdication: He is noted for abdicating in favor of his son, Trần Nhân Tông, to become a "Thái thượng hoàng" (Senior Emperor).
- Sau khi nhường ngôi, Trần Thánh Tông vẫn tham gia việc triều chính. (After abdicating, Trần Thánh Tông still participated in state affairs.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trần Hoảng (Proper Noun): The personal name of Trần Thánh Tông.
- Thái thượng hoàng Trần Thánh Tông (Proper Noun): Refers to his status after abdication.
- Trần Nhân Tông (Proper Noun): His son and successor, the third Trần emperor.
Synonyms
- Emperor: A sovereign ruler of an empire.
- Monarch: A sovereign head of state.
- Sovereign: A supreme ruler.
Related Historical Terms
- Đại Việt sử ký: The first official historical record of Đại Việt, completed during his reign.
- Thái thượng hoàng: The institution of a retired emperor, which he exemplified.
- Trần dynasty: The royal house to which he belonged.