Võ Thị Sáu facts for kids
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Võ Thị Sáu
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Portrait of Võ Thị Sáu at the Vung Tau Police Office.
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| Born | 1933 Phước Thọ, Đất Đỏ, French Indochina
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| Died | 23 January 1952 (aged 18–19) Côn Sơn Prison, Côn Sơn Island, Vietnam
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| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Nationality | Vietnamese |
| Occupation | Nationalist guerrilla, schoolgirl |
| Years active | 1948–1952 |
| Known for | Anti-French guerilla combat, political martyrdom |
Võ Thị Sáu (born in Đất Đỏ in 1933, died March 13, 1952) was a brave Vietnamese hero. She was a young schoolgirl who fought against the French rule in her country. At that time, Vietnam was a colony of France. Võ Thị Sáu was a guerrilla fighter, which means she was part of a small group fighting a larger army.
Early Life and Joining the Fight
Võ Thị Sáu was born in 1933 in Phước Thọ Commune, located in the Đất Đỏ District. When she was about 15 years old, in 1948, she began helping the Viet Minh. The Viet Minh was a group fighting for Vietnam's independence from France. Many of her friends and family were also part of this group. Võ Thị Sáu helped by sharing important information with the fighters.
Brave Actions Against French Rule
When she was only 14 years old, Võ Thị Sáu showed great courage. She attacked some French soldiers by throwing a grenade. During this attack, a French Captain was killed, and twelve soldiers were hurt. She managed to escape and was not caught at that time.
In 1949, she tried another attack. She threw a grenade at a local leader who worked with the French. However, this time the grenade did not explode. After this attempt, the French police caught her. She was then sent to prison.
Imprisonment and Legacy
Võ Thị Sáu was held in three different prisons. Her last prison was Côn Sơn Prison, located on the Côn Đảo Islands. She was killed on March 13, 1952, when she was 19 years old.
Today, Võ Thị Sáu is seen as a national hero in Vietnam. She is a symbol of bravery and the spirit of fighting for freedom. Many Vietnamese people honor her memory. They visit her grave in Hàng Dương Cemetery on Côn Sơn Island. There is also a temple built in her honor in her hometown of Đất Đỏ. Across Vietnam, many streets and schools are named after her to remember her courage and sacrifice.
