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Nguyễn Thị Định

Vietnamese leader, politician (1920-1992) · Vietnam · On the map · Politicians · Died at 72

Madame Nguyễn Thị Định was the first female general of the Vietnam People's Army during the Vietnam War and the first female Vice President of Vietnam. Her role in the war was as National Liberation Front deputy commander, and was described as "the most important Southern woman revolutionary in the war".

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Order of Friendship of Peoples1973
Lenin Peace Prize
Great National Unity Order

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Furthermore, she was commander of an all-female force known as the Long-Haired Army, which engaged in espionage and combat against ARVN and US Forces.

Country
Vietnam
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1992 · aged 72