Vũ Duy Đoán
Definition
Proper Noun: - Vũ Duy Đoán: A historical figure from 17th-century Vietnam. His courtesy name (hiệu) was Đường Xuyên Tử. He was the son of Vũ Bạt Tuỵ and grandson of Vũ Duy Chí. He achieved first place in the metropolitan exam (Hội nguyên) in 1664 and served as a mandarin under Lord Trịnh Tạc. His official career culminated in the position of Thượng thư (Minister). He was repeatedly entrusted with diplomatic missions, including receiving foreign envoys and resolving border issues in Cao Bằng. He was later dismissed from his post, stripped of his ranks, and ordered to return to his home village.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Vũ Duy Đoán đỗ Hội nguyên vào năm 1664. (Vũ Duy Đoán achieved first place in the metropolitan exam in 1664.)
- Sau nhiều năm làm quan, Vũ Duy Đoán bị bãi chức. (After many years as a mandarin, Vũ Duy Đoán was dismissed from his post.)
Advanced Usage
- This name is primarily used in historical and academic contexts concerning Vietnamese history, particularly the Lê-Trịnh period, bureaucracy, and Confucian scholar-officials.
Variants and Related Words
- Đường Xuyên Tử: The literary name (hiệu) of Vũ Duy Đoán.
- Thượng thư: A high-ranking ministerial title he held.
- Hội nguyên: The title for the top graduate of the metropolitan exam, which he attained.
Synonyms
- Historical figure: A person of historical importance.
- Mandarin: A historical term for a bureaucrat in imperial Vietnam.
- Scholar-official: A learned person who served in the government.
Related Terms
- Chúa Trịnh: The Trịnh Lords, whom he served.
- Cao Bằng: A northern border province where he was sent on a mission.
- Sắc mệnh: The royal edicts and titles that were revoked from him.