Trần Đại Nghĩa
Professor Trần Đại Nghĩa | |
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| Birth name | Phạm Quang Lễ |
| Born | 13 September 1913 |
| Died | 9 August 1997 (aged 83) |
| Branch | People's Army of Vietnam |
| Service years | 1946–1997 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | People's Army of Vietnam |
| Conflicts | First Indochina War |
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| Spouse | Nguyễn Thị Khánh |
Trần Đại Nghĩa (13 September 1913 – 9 August 1997) was a Vietnamese scientist, military engineer, and prominent figure in the defense industry of Vietnam. He held the rank of major-general and was recognized as both a military officer and an academician. He was awarded the Order of Ho Chi Minh and honored as a Hero of Labor. He was also elected as an Academician of the former USSR Academy of Sciences.