Chu Văn Tấn

In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Chu. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Tấn.
Colonel General
Chu Văn Tấn
1st Minister of Defence (Vietnam)
In office
2 September 1945 – 2 March 1946
Prime MinisterHồ Chí Minh
Succeeded byPhan Anh
Personal details
Born(1909-05-22)May 22, 1909
Võ Nhai, Thái Nguyên, Tonkin (French protectorate)
Died22 May 1984(1984-05-22) (aged 75)
Hà Nội, Việt Nam
PartyCommunist Party of Vietnam
Military service
Allegiance Democratic Republic of Vietnam and later Vietnam
Branch/servicePeople's Army of Vietnam
RankColonel General
Battles/wars
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Chu Văn Tấn (1909–1984) was a colonel-general in the People's Army of Vietnam active during the First Indochina War. He was the first Minister of Defence of Vietnam.

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