Trần Đức Lương facts for kids
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Trần Đức Lương
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Trần Đức Lương in 2004
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| 6th President of Vietnam | |
| In office 24 September 1997 – 27 June 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Phan Văn Khải |
| Vice President | Nguyễn Thị Bình Trương Mỹ Hoa |
| Preceded by | Lê Đức Anh |
| Succeeded by | Nguyễn Minh Triết |
| Chairman of the Council for National Defense and Security | |
| In office 24 September 1997 – 27 June 2006 |
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| Deputy | Phan Văn Khải |
| Preceded by | Lê Đức Anh |
| Succeeded by | Nguyễn Minh Triết |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam | |
| In office February 1987 – 29 September 1997 |
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| Prime Minister | Phạm Văn Đồng Phạm Hùng Đỗ Mười Võ Văn Kiệt Phan Văn Khải |
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| Born | 5 May 1937 Quảng Ngãi Province, French Indochina (now Vietnam) |
| Died | 20 May 2025 (aged 88) Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Political party |  Communist Party of Vietnam (1959–2006) |
| Spouse | Nguyễn Thị Vinh |
| Children | Trần Thị Minh Anh Trần Tuấn Anh |
| Alma mater | Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Academy of Politics |
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Trần Đức Lương (born May 5, 1937 – died May 20, 2025) was an important Vietnamese politician. He served as the sixth President of Vietnam from 1997 to 2006. As president, he was the head of state for Vietnam.
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Early Life and Education
Trần Đức Lương was born in a place called Đức Phổ District. This district is in Quảng Ngãi Province, which is part of Vietnam. After finishing high school in 1954, he moved to Hanoi. He went to Hanoi University of Mining and Geology to study geology. After his studies, he worked as a cartographer, which means he made maps.
Political Career Highlights
Trần Đức Lương joined the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1959. This was an important step in his political journey. In the 1970s, he started working full-time for the party.
Rising Through the Ranks
In 1987, he became the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam. This was a very high position in the government. He helped lead the country alongside the Prime Minister.
Becoming President of Vietnam
In June 1996, Trần Đức Lương became a member of the Politburo. This is a group of the most powerful leaders in the Communist Party. On September 24, 1997, he was chosen to be the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. He was re-elected for a second term in 2002.
Resignation from Office
On June 24, 2006, Trần Đức Lương announced that he was stepping down from his role. The Prime Minister at the time, Phan Văn Khải, also resigned. Nguyễn Minh Triết then took over as the new president.
Family Life
Trần Đức Lương had a son named Trần Tuấn Anh. His son also became a notable figure in politics. Trần Tuấn Anh was the head of the Communist Party's Central Economic Committee until 2024.
Later Years and Passing
Trần Đức Lương passed away at his home on May 20, 2025. He was 88 years old.
Images for kids
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Trần Đức Lương's signature from 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Trần Đức Lương para niños
