The workshop is an opportunity to learn about the famous Pham Cong Tru (1600 - 1675) - a famous mandarin of the Later Le Dynasty who left many deep impressions in Vietnamese politics , economics, education and history, and at the same time honor his contributions to his homeland and country.
Pham Cong Tru was born in Lieu Xuyen village, Duong Hao district, Hai Duong town (now Nguyen Van Linh commune, Hung Yen province). In 1625, he passed the Si Vong exam, and in the Mau Thin exam, the 10th year of Vinh To reign (1628), he passed the Doctorate exam.
During his more than 40 years as an official, Pham Cong Tru served 5 Le kings and 2 Trinh lords, taking on many important positions such as Tham Tung, Lai Bo Thuong Thu, Le Bo Thuong Thu, Dong Cac Dai Hoc Si..., contributing to consolidating the dynasty, correcting the law, encouraging education and renovating Thai Hoc.
His talent and qualities were highly appreciated by King Le and Lord Trinh. Therefore, although he asked to retire and return to his hometown, not long after, the court invited him back to work. Today, his name and hometown's place name are still preserved on the Doctor's stele at the special national relic Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam.
At the conference, delegates also provided a lot of useful information, affirming that Pham Cong Tru was a great man of the country, with many contributions in many fields.
In particular, for the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam in the 60s of the 17th century, he was assigned to look after and then had the Thai Hoc house renovated, making this place more spacious, from which "the Confucian atmosphere was somewhat excited".
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According to Dr. Nguyen Huu Mui (Deputy Director of the Thang Long Cultural Research Institute), Tham Tung Pham Cong Tru was not only a famous scholar, a successful official, holding many different positions, but also an excellent politician, military, cultural and educational figure.
His illustrious career was highly appreciated by historian Phan Huy Chu, who ranked him as one of the 72 "people with merit and virtue" in our country in the past.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Duc Nhue (Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Institute of History, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), the career of the famous person Pham Cong Tru is closely linked to the reign of the monarchs.
His career reached its peak when he assisted Trinh Tac, when Trinh Tac had not yet succeeded to the throne. Over the course of more than 40 years, Pham Cong Tru's activities were diverse in almost all fields: politics, economics, and culture.
Researcher Duong Van Hoan (Institute of Han Nom Studies) also provided a lot of research information about the life and career of the famous Pham Cong Tru. Accordingly, Pham Cong Tru soon became famous as a loyal and studious son.
At the age of 22, he passed the regional exam; at the age of 26, he passed the Si Vang exam and took up the position of Huan Dao of Thuong Tin prefecture; at the age of 29, he passed the Third Class of Dong Tien Si exam, and then continuously advanced in his career.
He held many important positions from low to high in the royal court such as: Phu Doan Phung Thien, Tham Chinh Su of Thanh Hoa, Thuong Thu of the Ministry of Rites, Tham Tung, National Elder participating in the royal court, Thai Bao...
He made many contributions in many fields, especially in the cultural and social fields, Pham Cong Tru played an important role in strengthening rituals, education and beliefs.
The scientific conference on the Prime Minister Pham Cong Tru (1600 - 1675) - The man and his career received 21 presentations from scientists and delegates from the Institute of History, the Institute of Han Nom Studies, the Institute of Literature, the Institute of Thang Long Cultural Studies, the Tran Nhan Tong Institute, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Hanoi National University), the Oriental University, the Hung Yen Provincial Museum, the Vietnam Education Publishing House, the Vietnam Association of Ethnology and Anthropology and the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.
The presentations focused on affirming information about Pham Cong Tru's hometown and family lineage, along with the personality and career of Tham Tung Pham Cong Tru.
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