Mạc Kính Vũ Explained

Mạc Kính Vũ
莫敬宇
Emperor of Đại Việt
Full Name:Mạc Kính Vũ (莫敬宇)
Father:Mạc Kính Khoan
Succession:Emperor of Mạc Dynasty
Reign:1623–1638
Predecessor:Mạc Kính Khoan
Successor:Mạc Kính Hẻ
House:Mạc dynasty
Era Dates:Thuận Đức (順德)
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Mạc Kính Vũ (莫敬宇, ? - ?) was the tenth emperor of the Mạc dynasty. He reigned from 1638 – 1677.

He ascended the throne in 1638. He was a supporter of Wu Sangui. After the Revolt of the Three Feudatories was pacificated, he was attacked by Trịnh lord, and fled to Qing China. He was no longer supported by Qing China, and died there in exile.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Việt Nam sử lược, Quyển 2, Tự chủ thời đại, Chương 5