Hereditary Nobility of Vietnam
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article is orphaned as few or no other articles link to it. Please help introduce links in articles on related topics. (November 2006) |
During Vietnam's Annam Empire, Vietnamese Nobility were classified into a number of classes, with names similar to their Chinese equivalent. These are listed here from the highest to the lowest, along with their equivalent European titles.
- Hoang-De (Emperor)
- Vuong (King)
- Cong (Prince)
- Cong-Chua (Princess)
- Quoc-Cong (literally "Grand [National] Duke")
- Quan-Cong (literally "County [Provincial] Duke")
- Cong (Duke)
- Hau (Marquis)
- Ba (Count)
- Nu Ba (Countess)
- Tu (Viscount)
- Nam (Baron)
- Tuoc (Titled Noble)
- Vinh Phong (Untitled Noble).
[edit] What is Hereditary Nobility?
Unlike Personal Nobility - that which is granted only for the lifetime of the individual ennobled - Hereditary Nobility can be lawfully passed down [or transmitted] to subsequent generations via primogenital, ulitimogenital, or partible inheritance.
Generally, Primogenital inheritance is transmittal through the eldest son, or first-born, in each subsequent generation; i.e. primogeniture.
Ultimogenital inheritance is transmittal through the youngest son, or last-born in each subsequent generation; i.e. ultimogeniture.
Partible inheritance is transmittal equally through both sons and daughters.
With the dignity of Hereditary Nobility are usually conferred specific rights, privileges and official prerogatives often to which are attached restrictions, limitations and provisions governing its inheritance or transmittal; i.e. through a legally contracted union, or adoption.
Vietnamese Hereditary Nobility bestowed by an Imperial Grant; i.e. Letters Patent or Warrant.
[edit] Nobility and Titles
Nobility is the dignity, state, or condition of being noble; i.e. being raised to the honour and rank of Nobility by ennoblement, or the legal entitlement to that privilege and dignity inherent with birth-right, lineage, inheritance, or adoption.
Titles of Nobility - quite distinct from the dignity or status of Nobility per se - on the other hand, were over time, attached to distinct localities and divisions of land.
Nobility and Nobiliary Titles are quite distinct dignities; i.e. one can be Titled and Noble, yet a Noble does not automatically acquire a Title.
Essentially, one has to be Ennobled - i.e. elevated to the Status of being Noble - before one can be Titled. In the Vietnamese Imperial Realm, one is elevated to the Dignity of Tuoc.
[edit] The Modern Titular Nobility of Vietnam
For the sake of the happiness of the people of Vietnam, their Independence, for Vietnam's release and freedom from the dicatorial yoke of communism and the return of a Democratic Monarchy to Vietnam, His Imperial Highness Prince Regent Nhiep Chinh Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam [1], the Duke of Kien Hoa - acting by official mandate and authority accorded by Imperial Edict of His Imperial Majesty Bao Dai, Emperor of Vietnam, and with adherence to his prerogatives, rights and responsibilities as Regent of Vietnam - from time-to-time raises loyal, trusty and beloved patriots and ardent supporters to the esteemed rank and responsibility of Hereditary Vietnamese Nobility.
By Letters Patent - Signed and Sealed under Sovereign Authority - those so ennobled are often granted Hereditary Vietnamese Nobiliary Titles which are both recognised, and lawfully as equal in status, prestige and lustre as any European Title of Nobility.
The inheritance and transmittal of Hereditary Vietnamese Nobility and Nobiliary Titles are governed by the provisions as contained in the Honoree's Letters Patent.
Customarily, Hereditary Vietnamese Nobility is bestowed on an individual, his children, present and future of both sexes - sons in perpetuity and daughters until marriage - provided that they are legitimately born, whilst Hereditary Vietnamese Nobiliary Titles are additionally transmittable by pacte de famille; i.e. whereby a Titled Nobleman seeks an agreement [made during his lifetime] between family members as to the inheritance and transmittal of his Hereditary Vietnamese Nobiliary Title upon his demise.
The Designation 'Tuoc' Denotes a 'Titled Noble'.
This Article Sourced From [and reprinted with permission]: Imperial Vietnam.Com - An Officially Authorised Imperial Nguyen Dynasty Website [2]which has been Personally Authorised and Approved by His Imperial Highness Prince Regent Nhiep Chinh Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam [3], the Duke of Kien Hoa and Grand Master of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam [4].
The Following are Cumulative Lists - in Descending Order of Rank - of the Titular Nobility of Vietnam.
This Cumulative Roll of Honor includes only those who have had bestowed upon them Hereditary Vietnamese Nobility and Nobiliary Titles between the Lunar Years [5] of the Ram [2003] and the Lunar Year of the Pig [2007] inclusive.
PLEASE NOTE: Those Ranks of Nobiliary Honor accorded were correct as at their time of bestowal upon those so honored.
Honorees may have since been subsequently elevated to a higher Hereditary Vietnamese Imperial Title of Nobility for services to the Imperial Grand Council and H.I.H. Prince Regent Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam, so there may be multiple entries.
[edit] List of Marquesses [Hau] of Vietnam
- Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc An Ton, CDA - 2006
- Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Can Linh, CDA - 2006
- Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Dong Thanh, CDA - 2004
- Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Minh Kien, CDA - 2006
- Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Minh Quang, CDA - 2006
- Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Thanh Hien, CDA - 2006
[edit] List of Counts [Bau] of Vietnam
- Bau Tuoc Hien Tai Nguyen Thanh Liem, CDA - 2004
- Bau Tuoc Hoc Gia Han Lam Nguyen Phu Thu, Dr, CDA - 2005
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen, General Jimmy, CDA - 2006
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc An Ton, CDA - 2005
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Can Linh, CDA - 2005
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Do Kim, Dr, CDA - 2004
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Dong Vinh, CDA - 2007
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Ha Phuoc Thao PhD, Dr Phil, CDA - 2005
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Minh Kien, CDA - 2003
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Minh Quang, CDA - 2003
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Son Kien, CDA - 2006
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Thanh Hien, CDA - 2006
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Thao Ha PhD, CDA - 2006
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Uy-Liem, GCDA - 2007
- Bau Tuoc Nguyen Tran PhD, CDA - 2006
- Bau Tuoc Phan Van Phu ARVN, Lieutenant Colonel, ODA - 2006
- Bau Tuoc Tran Thi My Van PhD, Dr Professor, CDA - 2004
- Bau Tuoc Vo Thanh Liem PhD, Dr, CDA - 2003
[edit] List of Countesses [Nu Bau] of Vietnam
- Nu Bau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Dong An, CDA - 2007
- Nu Bau Tuoc Tran Thi My Van PhD, Dr, CDA - 2005
[edit] List of Viscounts [Tu] of Vietnam
- Tu Tuoc Pham Duy Cuong, Colonel, ODA - 2006
[edit] List of Barons [Nam] of Vietnam
- Nam Tuoc Chau Huu Phung, Brigadier General, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Ha, General Henry, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Hai, Colonel Duong Dai, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Hoang, Brigadier General David Linh, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Kieu, Brigadier General Chuong A, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Nguyen, Colonel Quang, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Nguyen Quang Canh, Brigadier General, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Nguyen Phuc An Ton, CDA - 2003
- Nam Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Can Linh, CDA - 2004
- Nam Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Trung Chinh, CDA - 2004
- Nam Tuoc Nguyen Phuoc Phuc Sang, CDA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Pham Quang Chieu, Brigadier General, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Tcheng, Colonel Victor, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Thuan, Lieutenant Colonel Francis, CDA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Tran Van Long, Brigadier General, ODA - 2006
- Nam Tuoc Tran Van Phuoc, Colonel, ODA - 2006
[edit] Wikipedia Links
H.I.H. Prince Regent Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam
[edit] External Links
Imperial Vietnam.Com - An Officially Authorised Imperial Nguyen Dynasty Website
Imperial Vietnam.Net - An Officially Authorised Imperial Nguyen Dynasty Website
