Ngô Đình Diệm
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Ngô Đình Diệm was a politician born on January 3, 1901, in Phong Thủy[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. He was the son of Ngô Đình Khả and was educated at Quốc Học – Huế High School for the Gifted, the University of Michigan, and the École d'Apprentis Mandarins.
Diệm served as President of South Vietnam from 1955 to 1963. He died on November 2, 1963, in Ho Chi Minh City[1][2][3][4][5][7][8] from a gunshot wound. His body was buried at Mạc Đĩnh Chi Cemetery. His awards included the Order of Merit for National Foundation, Order of Sikatuna, Order of the Southern Cross, Order of the White Lion, Order of the Crown of the Realm, Order of the Netherlands Lion, and two more.
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 27, 1897[7]
- Place of burial: Mạc Đĩnh Chi Cemetery[8], Lái Thiêu Cemetery[9]
- Father: Ngô Đình Khả[10]
- Country of citizenship: South Vietnam[11], State of Vietnam[12], French Indochina[13]
- Position held: President of South Vietnam[14]
- Educated at: Quốc Học – Huế High School for the Gifted[15], University of Michigan[16], École d'Apprentis Mandarins[17]
- Award received: Order of Merit for National Foundation[18], Order of Sikatuna[19], Order of the Southern Cross[20], Order of the White Lion[21], Order of the Crown of the Realm[22], Order of the Netherlands Lion[23], Order of St. Olav[24], National Order of Vietnam[25], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[26], Order of Chula Chom Klao[27], Order of the Chrysanthemum[28], Order of Isabella the Catholic[29], Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[30], Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[31]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Family: Nguyen dynasty[34]
- Member of political party: Personalist Labor Revolutionary Party[35]
- Official residence: Independence Palace[36], Museum of Ho Chi Minh City[37]
- Commons category: Ngô Đình Diệm[38]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[39]
- Residence: National Archives Centre[40]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[41]
- Family name: Ngô[42]
- Given name: Diệm[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ngo Dinh Diem[44]
- Commons gallery: Ngô Đình Diệm[45]
- Political ideology: nationalism[46], anti-communism[47], Person Dignity Theory[48]
- Manner of death: homicide[49]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[50]
- Political alignment: right-wing[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Vietnamese[52]
Why It Matters
Ngô Đình Diệm has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Ngô Đình Diệm born?
Ngô Đình Diệm's place of birth was Phong Thủy[2].
Where did Ngô Đình Diệm die?
Ngô Đình Diệm passed away in Ho Chi Minh City[4].
Who were Ngô Đình Diệm's parents?
Ngô Đình Diệm's father was Ngô Đình Khả[10].
What did Ngô Đình Diệm do for work?
Ngô Đình Diệm worked as a politician[5].
Where did Ngô Đình Diệm go to school?
Ngô Đình Diệm was educated at Quốc Học – Huế High School for the Gifted[15], University of Michigan[16], and École d'Apprentis Mandarins[17].
What awards did Ngô Đình Diệm receive?
Honors received include Order of Merit for National Foundation[18], Order of Sikatuna[19], Order of the Southern Cross[20], and Order of the White Lion[21].