Phan Anh (1912–1990) was a Vietnamese lawyer and politician. He was the Minister of Ministry of Youth in the first cabinet of Empire of Vietnam, the second Minister of Defence of Vietnam (March 1946 to May 1946) and held the position of Minister of Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam) from 1955 to 1976.[1]

Lawyer
Phan Anh
First Cabinet of Independent Vietnam
2nd Minister of Defence (Vietnam)
In office
March 1946 – May 1946
Prime MinisterHồ Chí Minh
Preceded byChu Văn Tấn
Succeeded byVõ Nguyên Giáp
Personal details
Born1912 (1912)
Đức Thọ, Hà Tĩnh, Annam (French protectorate)
Died1990 (aged 77–78)
Việt Nam
Military service
AllegianceVietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Branch/servicePeople's Army of Vietnam

In 2020, Ministry of Home Affairs (Vietnam) validated Phan Anh Foundation - a non-profit foundation established by Madame Đỗ Hồng Chỉnh (Phan Anh's widow), and historian Dương Trung Quốc [vi], that supports and encourages culture and education development as well as community science.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Lawyer Phan Anh". baotanglichsu.vn. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Phan Anh foundation". pafoundation.org.vn. Retrieved 17 April 2024.