Communist revolutionary who led the Việt Minh independence movement which established the communist-ruled Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. He was the prime minister from 1945 to 1955 and the president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from 1945 to 1969.South Vietnam's capital formerly called Saigon is named after him.He was a Vietnamese revolutionary leader who was influenced by Karl Marx.

BEFORE FAME

He worked as a cook's helper on a ship before sailing to America in 1911.

PERSONAL LIFE

His father was an official at the imperial court and inspired his revolutionary involvement.

HISTORICAL EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF HO CHI MINH

1945-8-22 Vietnam conflict begins as Ho Chi Minh leads a successful coup

1945-9-2 Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnam independence from France (National Day)

1946-3-2 Ho Chi Minh elected President of North Vietnam

1946-12-19 War breaks out in Indochina as Ho Chi Minh attacks French in Hanoi

1954-10-10 Ho Chi Minh enters Hanoi after withdrawal of French troops

The meaning of the name Minh: Bright And Clever

FUN FACTS

Politician Ho Chi Minh were born on Monday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of , it is 137 days until Ho Chi Minh next birthday.