Tôn Đức Thắng

Tôn Đức Thắng (August 20, 1888 – March 30, 1980) was the second and last president of North Vietnam and the first president of the reunified Vietnam. He was president, initially of North Vietnam from September 2, 1969, and later of a united Vietnam, until his death in 1980.

Tôn Đức Thắng
1st President of Vietnam
In office 2 July 1976 – 30 March 1980
Preceded by	Himself as President of North Vietnam Nguyen Huu Tho (as Head of State of Republic of South Vietnam)
Succeeded by	Trường Chinh Nguyễn Hữu Thọ (acting)
2nd President of North Vietnam
In office 2 September 1969 – 2 July 1976
Preceded by	Ho Chi Minh
Succeeded by	Himself as President of Vietnam
Chairman of the National Assembly
In office 20 September 1955 – 15 July 1960
Preceded by	Bui Bang Doan
Succeeded by	Trường Chinh
Personal details
Born	(1888-08-20)August 20, 1888 Long Xuyên, An Giang, French Indochina
Died	March 30, 1980(1980-03-30) (aged 91) Hanoi, Vietnam[1]
Political party	Communist Party of Vietnam
Spouse(s)	Doan Thi Dau
Awards	Gold Star Order

References

1. "Ton Duc Thang, Leader in Vietnam Since 1969". The New York Times. 30 March 1980.