Mạc Đăng Dung

Mạc Đăng Dung was a Vietnamese military leader and politician who rose to prominence in the early 16th century. Originally a servant, he became a general and eventually seized power, founding the Mạc Dynasty in 1527. His leadership marked a period of political upheaval and conflict, as he aimed to unify Vietnam under his rule. Despite initial stability, his reign faced challenges from other noble factions and rival states. Mạc Đăng Dung’s rule significantly shaped Vietnamese history, marking the beginning of the Mạc Dynasty’s influence amid a time of regional division and warfare.