Tôn Đức Thắng
President of North Vietnam (1888-1980) · Vietnam · On the map · Politicians · Died at 91
Tôn Đức Thắng was the second President of Vietnam under the leadership of General Secretary Lê Duẩn. The position of president is ceremonial and Tôn was never a major policymaker or even a member of the Politburo, Vietnam's ruling council.
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He served as president, initially of Democratic Republic of Vietnam from September 2, 1969, and later of a united Vietnam, until his death in 1980.
Country
Vietnam
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1980 · aged 91