1. Which king lived the longest in Vietnamese history?

  • Ly Nhan Tong
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  • Le Hien Tong
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  • Tu Duc
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  • Bao Dai
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    Vietnamese feudal history records Bảo Đại as the longest-living monarch (1913-1997), at the age of 85. He was the last monarch of the Nguyễn dynasty in particular, and of Vietnamese feudal dynasties in general. If we include all the lords of Vietnam, only Lord Tiên (Nguyễn Hoàng) lived longer than him, at 88 years old.

    2. Is it true or false that he was the king who lived abroad the longest?

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      Bảo Đại was the Vietnamese monarch who lived abroad the longest. From the age of nine, Bảo Đại studied in France. After the death of Emperor Khải Định, Bảo Đại was brought back to Huế for the succession ceremony, officially ascending the throne in 1926, at the young age of just over 12. Immediately afterwards, he returned to France to continue his studies.

      He briefly lived in China, but later lived in Paris (France) and died there. In total, Emperor Bảo Đại spent more than 40 years living abroad.

      3. Which sport did he introduce to Vietnam?

      • Golf
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      • Tennis
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      • Surf
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      • Volleyball
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        According to the book "Bao Dai - The Last King in the History of Vietnamese Feudalism," having studied in France from a young age, Bao Dai was heavily influenced by Western culture, from his clothing style to his lifestyle. In the field of sports, Bao Dai loved golf. He was also the one who introduced this sport to Vietnam. Besides golf, Bao Dai also played many other sports such as tennis, surfing, and hunting.

        4. Was he the first and only king to own a private airplane? True or false?

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          According to historical records, Emperor Bảo Đại of the Nguyễn dynasty was the first and only emperor of Vietnam to own a private airplane. Not just one, Bảo Đại acquired two. Besides airplanes, Bảo Đại also had a collection of many luxurious and expensive cars and motorcycles of that era.

          5. What number is associated with this king's life?

          • 11
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          • 12
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          • 13
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          • 14
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            Emperor Bảo Đại's life was closely associated with the number 13. He was born in 1913, ascended the throne at the age of 13, and actually ruled the country for 13 years. He was the 13th emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty and also the last emperor in the history of feudal Vietnam. During his lifetime, he had 13 officially recognized children.

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