History glossary
Nguyễn dynasty
Vietnam's last imperial dynasty, ruling from 1802 until the monarchy ended in 1945.
- Category
- Dynasty
- Region
- Vietnam
- Date range
- 1802-1945
What it means
The Nguyễn dynasty was Vietnam's last imperial dynasty. It ruled from 1802, lost real sovereignty under French colonial domination, and formally ended when Emperor Bảo Đại abdicated in 1945.
