In the spring of 1780, backed by Đỗ Thanh Nhơn's Đông Sơn army, Nguyễn Phúc Ánh proclaimed himself Nguyễn vương (King of the Nguyễn) at Saigon to strengthen his standing against the Tây Sơn.
Political
Nguyễn Ánh proclaims himself Nguyễn vương
- 1780
- Southeast Asia
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