1. Home
  2. / Bảo Đại
  3. / Did Bảo Đại have any political clout after his abdication in 1945?

Did Bảo Đại have any political clout after his abdication in 1945?

  • No

  • Yes, as Chief of State

  • Yes, as a military general

  • No, but he was a spiritual leader

Answer

Yes, Bảo Đại was still a political figure after his abdication in 1945. After the French retook Vietnam, Bảo Đại was appointed Chief of State. The French hoped that Bảo Đại would help them maintain their control over Vietnam. However, Bảo Đại was not a popular leader and he was unable to stop the Viet Minh from gaining power.
Unraveling the Regal Journey: A Quiz on Bảo Đại, the Last Emperor of Vietnam

Unraveling the Regal Journey: A Quiz on Bảo Đại, the Last Emperor of Vietnam

Take the Bảo Đại Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox