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Statue of Lý Thái Tổ

Statue of Lý Thái Tổ

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Statue of Lý Thái Tổ

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Maik

January 20, 2019

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"Lý Thái Tổ" was the founder of the later Ly Dynasty in Vietnam. He ruled from 1009 to 1028.

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PeterStar

December 25, 2025

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The statue of Li Thai Tổ (Vietnamese: Tượng đài Li Thai Tổ) is one of the most important monuments in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi. It honors the founder of the Li dynasty and the man who made Hanoi the capital of Vietnam.

Born as Li Công Uẩn (974–1028).

He was the first emperor of the Li dynasty. In 1010, he made the historic decision to move the capital from Hoa Luo to Dahi La.

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Fuchseltier

January 21, 2026

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Lý Thái Tổ (born Lý Công Uẩn, 974–1028) was the founder of the Lý dynasty and is considered one of the most important rulers in Vietnamese history. His most significant historical achievement was the relocation of the capital from Hoa Lư to Đại La (present-day Hanoi) in 1010.

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