General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee |
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| Style | Comrade |
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| Appointer | Central Committee |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once (but exemptions can be given) |
| Precursor | Chairman First Secretary |
| Inaugural holder | Trần Phú |
| Formation | 27 October 1930 |
| Salary | 30,420,000₫ monthly ($1,186 USD) |
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam is the most important leader in Vietnam. This person leads the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). They are also seen as one of the "four pillars" of the country's leadership.
The General Secretary is usually the top leader of Vietnam. This role also includes being the Secretary of the Central Military Commission. This means they are the main political leader for Vietnam's army. The current General Secretary is Tô Lâm. He became the leader on August 3, 2024.
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History of the General Secretary Role
The role of General Secretary has changed over time. It was not always the top position.
Early Leaders and Challenges
Trần Phú was the very first General Secretary. He helped start the Indochinese Communist Party. Sadly, he was arrested by French authorities and passed away in prison in 1931.
After Trần Phú, Lê Hồng Phong took over. He led the party when its main leadership group was greatly weakened. Later, Hà Huy Tập became General Secretary but was removed in 1938. Nguyễn Văn Cừ followed him. He was arrested in 1940 and passed away in 1941.
Changes in Leadership and Titles
Trường Chinh became General Secretary in 1940. He was a very important figure in the revolution. From 1951 to 1969, the party also had a "Chairman" role, held by Hồ Chí Minh. During this time, the General Secretary was the second-highest leader.
Trường Chinh stepped down from his role in 1956 after some disagreements about land reforms. Hồ Chí Minh briefly took over. He then appointed Lê Duẩn as acting First Secretary. Lê Duẩn officially became First Secretary in 1960. He was second only to Hồ Chí Minh until Hồ Chí Minh's death in 1969.
Leaders After Hồ Chí Minh
After Hồ Chí Minh's death, Lê Duẩn became the undisputed leader of Vietnam. He led the country until he passed away in 1986. Trường Chinh then briefly returned as General Secretary.
In 1986, Nguyễn Văn Linh took over. He was known for his reform ideas. He resigned in 1991 due to health issues. Đỗ Mười then became General Secretary. He led until 1997 when he stepped down.
Lê Khả Phiêu was chosen as the next leader. However, he was replaced in 2001 after the Central Committee voted for a new leader. Nông Đức Mạnh succeeded him. He was the first General Secretary to have a university degree. He retired in 2011.
Nguyễn Phú Trọng became General Secretary in 2011. He led the party for thirteen years until his death in 2024. After his passing, Tô Lâm became the current General Secretary.
What the General Secretary Does
The General Secretary leads the important groups within the Communist Party. These include the Central Committee, the Political Bureau, and the Secretariat. The General Secretary also leads meetings with other key leaders.
List of General Secretaries
| General Secretary of the Indochinese Communist Party Central Committee Tổng Bí thư Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng Cộng sản Đông Dương |
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| No. |
Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Took office | Left office | Rank |
Central Committee |
| 1 |  |
Trần Phú (1904–1931) |
27 October 1930 | 6 September 1931† | 1 | Provisional Central Committee (1930–35) |
| 2 |  |
Lê Hồng Phong (1902–1942) |
27 October 1931 | 26 July 1936 | 1 | 1st Central Committee (1935–45) |
| 3 |  |
Hà Huy Tập (1906–1941) |
26 July 1936 | 30 March 1938 | 1 | |
| 4 |  |
Nguyễn Văn Cừ (1912–1941) |
30 March 1938 | 9 November 1940 | 1 | |
| 5 |  |
Trường Chinh (1907–1988) |
9 November 1940 | 11 November 1945 | 1 |
1st Central Committee (1935–45) |
| First Secretary of the Workers' Party of Vietnam Central Committee Bí thư Thứ nhất Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng Lao động Việt Nam |
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| No. |
Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Took office | Left office | Rank | Central Committee |
| 5 | |
Trường Chinh (1907–1988) |
19 February 1951 | 5 October 1956 | 2 | 2nd Central Committee (1951–60) |
| 6 |  |
Hồ Chí Minh (1890–1969) |
5 October 1956 | 10 September 1960 | 1 | 2nd Central Committee (1951–60) |
| 3rd Central Committee (1960–76) | ||||||
| 7 |  |
Lê Duẩn (1907–1986) |
10 September 1960 | 20 December 1976 | 2 |
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| General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tổng Bí thư Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam |
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Lê Duẩn (1907–1986) |
20 December 1976 | 10 July 1986† | 1 | 4th Central Committee (1976–81) |
| 5th Central Committee (1981–86) | ||||||
| 5 | |
Trường Chinh (1907–1988) |
14 July 1986 | 18 December 1986 | 1 | 5th Central Committee (1981–86) |
| 8 | Nguyễn Văn Linh (1915–1998) |
18 December 1986 | 28 June 1991 | 1 | 6th Central Committee (1986–91) | |
| 9 |  |
Đỗ Mười (1917–2018) |
28 June 1991 | 26 December 1997 | 1 | 7th Central Committee (1991–96) |
| 8th Central Committee (1996–2001) | ||||||
| 10 |  |
Lê Khả Phiêu (1932–2020) |
26 December 1997 | 22 April 2001 | 1 | |
| 11 |  |
Nông Đức Mạnh (born 1940) |
22 April 2001 | 19 January 2011 | 1 | 9th Central Committee (2001–06) |
| 10th Central Committee (2006–11) | ||||||
| 12 |  |
Nguyễn Phú Trọng (1944–2024) |
19 January 2011 | 19 July 2024† | 1 | 11th Central Committee (2011–16) |
| 12th Central Committee (2016–21) | ||||||
| 13th Central Committee (2021–26) | ||||||
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Tô Lâm (born 1957) |
3 August 2024 | Incumbent | 1 | |
| Chairman of the Workers' Party of Vietnam Central Committee Chủ tịch Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng Lao động Việt Nam |
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| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Took office | Left office | Rank | Central Committee |
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Hồ Chí Minh (1890–1969) |
19 February 1951 | 2 September 1969 | 1 | 2nd Central Committee (1951–60) 3rd Central Committee (1960–76) |
Timeline of Leaders
See also
In Spanish: Secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam para niños
