Trần Đại Nghĩa
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Trần Đại Nghĩa (13 September 1913 – 9 August 1997) was a Vietnamese scientist, military engineer, and prominent figure in the defense industry of Vietnam.[1] He was a major-general and an academician. He was awarded the Order of Ho Chi Minh and named a Hero of Labor. He was elected as an Academician to the former USSR Academy of Sciences.[2]
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Professor Trần Đại Nghĩa | |
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Birth name | Phạm Quang Lễ |
Born | (1913-09-13)13 September 1913 Tam Bình, Vĩnh Long |
Died | 9 August 1997(1997-08-09) (aged 83) Phú Nhuận, Ho Chi Minh City |
Service/ | People's Army of Vietnam |
Years of service | 1946–1997 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | People's Army of Vietnam |
Battles/wars | First Indochina War |
Awards | |
Spouse(s) | Nguyễn Thị Khánh |
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In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Tran. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Nghia.