Nguyễn dynasty: Map & History
The Nguyễn dynasty was the last Vietnamese dynasty, preceded by the Nguyễn lords and ruling unified Vietnam independently from 1802 until the start of the French protectorate in 1883.
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The Nguyễn dynasty was the last Vietnamese dynasty, preceded by the Nguyễn lords and ruling unified Vietnam independently from 1802 until the start of the French protectorate in 1883. Its emperors were members of the House of Nguyễn Phúc. During its existence, the Nguyễn empire expanded into modern-day Southern Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos through a continuation of the centuries-long Nam tiến and Siamese–Vietnamese wars. With the French conquest of Vietnam, the Nguyễn dynasty was forced to give up sovereignty over parts of Southern Vietnam (Cochinchina) to France in 1862 and 1874, and after 1883 the Nguyễn dynasty only nominally ruled the French protectorates of Annam as well as Tonkin. Backed by Imperial Japan, in 1945 the last Nguyễn emperor Bảo Đại abolished the protectorate treaty with France and proclaimed the Empire of Vietnam for a short time until 25 August 1945.
Modern Countries Once Part of Nguyễn dynasty
At its mapped extent, Nguyễn dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Nguyễn dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Nguyễn dynasty in Depth
History
The Nguyễn clan, which originated in the Thanh Hóa Province had long exerted substantial political influence and military power throughout early modern Vietnamese history through one form or another. The clan's affiliations with the ruling elites dated back to the tenth century when Nguyễn Bặc was appointed the first grand chancellor of the short-lived Đinh dynasty under emperor Đinh Bộ Lĩnh in 968. Another instance of their influences materializes through Nguyễn Thị Anh, the empress consort of emperor Lê Thái Tông; she served as the official regent of Đại Việt for her son, the child emperor Lê Nhân Tông between 1442 and 1453.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Nguyễn dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Nguyễn dynasty: Key Facts
| Capital | Huế |
|---|---|
| Official languages | Vietnamese, French |
| Religions | Neo-Confucianism, Taoism, Catholicism |
| Currencies | Vietnamese cash, French franc |
| Founded | 1 June 1802 |
| Dissolved | 30 August 1945 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- North Vietnam
- South Vietnam
- Vietnam
Facts from Wikidata Q6500483 (CC0).
Nguyễn dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Nguyễn dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Nguyễn dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 300,553 km² in 1846 CE.
Nguyễn dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Nguyễn dynasty exist?
The Nguyễn dynasty is dated to 1791 CE – 1884 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Nguyễn dynasty?
The capital of the Nguyễn dynasty was Phú Xuân (now part of Huế).
How large was the Nguyễn dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1846 the Nguyễn dynasty covered about 300,553 km².
How did the map of the Nguyễn dynasty change over time?
The Nguyễn dynasty appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1800 CE to 1850 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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