Tran Hung Dao

Tran Hung Dao, true name Tran Quoc Tuan, title Hung Dao Dai Vuong, was a statesman, military man, Dai Viet royal family during the Tran dynasty. He made his name in Vietnamese history by commanding the army to repel two incursions by the Nguyen-Mong army in 1285 and 1288. The name is frequently used in later research works on history and mythology. In place of his entire name, "Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan," which also includes the title bestowed upon him, he was referred to as "Tran Hung Dao." He is one of the nation of Vietnam's 14 traditional heroes or most important historical figures in Vietnam.

King Tran Nhan Tong referred to Tran Hung Dao, who was the son of Prince An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu and the grandson of Tran Thai To, as his uncle because of his close ties to the Tran royal line. He was given the rank of general by King Tran Thai Tong in 1257 so that he could lead the troops defending the frontier against the invading Mongols. He then retreated to his fief in Van Keep after that. By the tenth lunar month of 1283, the Yuan Dynasty (after the Mongols reunified China) had threatened to attack Dai Viet once more, Supreme Emperor Tran Thanh Tong had succeeded Hung Dao Vuong, and King Tran Nhan Tong had been appointed the Duke of Moderation and was in charge of the entire nation's armed forces. In 1285, while serving in this capacity, he oversaw the troops that drove back the army of the ninth prince Thoat Hoan. Following the initial setbacks, the Vietnamese army and people, led by Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Khai, Hung Dao Vuong, and two kings Tran, launched a fierce counterattack that completely drove the Yuan army from the border while destroying the Nguyen army in the battles of Ham Tu, Chuong Duong, and Truong Yen.