Vũ Huy Tấn
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A historical figure: Vũ Huy Tấn (1749–1800) was a Vietnamese scholar, mandarin, and diplomat during the late Lê dynasty and the Tây Sơn period. He was a high-ranking official who served under King Quang Trung.
Detailed Explanation
- Biographical Summary: Vũ Huy Tấn, also known as Liễn and with the pseudonym Nhất Thuỷ, was born in Mộ Trạch, Đường An (now Bình Giang, Hải Hưng). He was the son of Vũ Huy Đĩnh. He achieved the (first laureate) degree in 1768. Under the Lê Hiển Tông reign, he served as a (Palace Literary Official). Later, he served King Quang Trung, holding positions such as (Hanlin Academician) and was promoted to (Minister of Public Works). He undertook two diplomatic missions to China. For his merits, he was specially promoted to (a high-ranking ministerial title). He is the author of .
Historical Context
- Significance: He is remembered as a prominent intellectual and high-level administrator during a turbulent period in Vietnamese history, transitioning from the Lê dynasty to the Tây Sơn dynasty. His diplomatic missions to China were significant state affairs.
Related Information
- Era: Late Lê dynasty and Tây Sơn dynasty.
- Titles and Roles: Scholar-official, Minister of Public Works, Diplomat.
- Literary Work: (a literary collection).
Synonyms
- Mandarin: A historical term for a high-ranking official in imperial Vietnam.
- Diplomat: A person who represents their country abroad.
- Scholar-official: An educated person who served in the government.
Notes
- This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person. It is not used in general language but appears in historical and academic texts.