Võ Tá Lý

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A historical figure: Võ Tá Lý was a Vietnamese military commander and nobleman from the 18th century, specifically from the Hà Hoàng region (now in Hà Tĩnh province).
    • A title holder: He was conferred the title of "Quận công" (Duke) in 1740 for his military service to the ruling lords of his time.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Võ Tá Lý là một vị tướng thời Lê trung hưng. (Võ Tá Lý was a general during the Revival Lê dynasty.)
    • Công lao dẹp loạn của Võ Tá Lý được sử sách ghi chép. (The merit of Võ Tá Lý in suppressing rebellions is recorded in historical texts.)
Advanced Usage
  • This name is primarily used in historical and academic contexts when discussing 18th-century Vietnamese history, regional governance, or military campaigns.
Variants and Related Words
  • Quận công: A Vietnamese noble title, often translated as "Duke."
  • Tướng lĩnh: A general term for military commanders or generals.
Synonyms
  • Military commander: A leader of an army or military force.
  • Duke: A high-ranking hereditary title of nobility.
Historical Context
  • Võ Tá Lý is noted for suppressing uprisings, specifically in the Đông Yên region (part of modern-day Hải Dương and Hưng Yên provinces). His actions were in service to the Trịnh lords who controlled northern Vietnam during the Later Lê dynasty period.