Tạ Quang Bửu (1910–1986) was a Vietnamese scientist and politician. He was the fourth Minister of Defence of Vietnam (August 1947 to August 1948) and held the position of Deputy Minister of Ministry of Defence (Vietnam) from 1954 to 1958.[1]
Professor Tạ Quang Bửu | |
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| 4th Minister of Defence (Vietnam) | |
| In office August 1947 – August 1948 | |
| Prime Minister | Hồ Chí Minh |
| Preceded by | Võ Nguyên Giáp |
| Succeeded by | Võ Nguyên Giáp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1910 Nam Đàn, Nghệ An, Annam (French protectorate) |
| Died | 1986 (aged 75–76) Hà Nội, Việt Nam |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Democratic Republic of Vietnam |
| Branch/service | People's Army of Vietnam |
In 2015, Ministry of Science and Technology (Vietnam) established Tạ Quang Bửu Prize - an annual prize to encourage and honor scientists with outstanding achievement in basic research in the fields of natural sciences and engineering.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Excellent contributions of Professor Tạ Quang Bửu in the military field". vanhoanghean.vn. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Tạ Quang Bửu prize". taquangbuuprize.nafosted.gov.vn. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
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