Gia Long

Gia Long was the first emperor of the Nguyen dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on February 8, 1762, in Hue, Vietnam, and died on February 3, 1820, in the same city. His reign was marked by the unification of Vietnam and the establishment of the Nguyen dynasty, which lasted until the mid-20th century. Gia Long was known for his conservative policies and his reluctance to engage in trade with the West or to modernize Vietnam using Western technologies. He was also recognized for his administrative reforms, including the repair of the old Mandarin Road and the establishment of a postal service. His legacy includes the construction of public granaries and the reformulation of the ancient Le law code.