Lê Hy Tông


Hy Tông was the 21st emperor of Vietnamese Later Lê dynasty.

Biography

Lê Hy Tông has a birth name Duy Hạp and courtesy name Duy Thịnh. He was born in 1663 and reigned from 1675 to 1705 as emperor, then he was succeeded by his son as king and reigned 1705-18 as the Retired Emperor. He was the figurehead king under the power of lord Trịnh Căn who ruled 1682 - 1709.
His reign was said to be the best period in the Revival Lê dynasty.

Family

He had issue, including two sons : Lê Duy Đường and Lê Duy Chúc.