Po Dharma


Po Dharma was an activist of Vietnam. He was also a Cham cultural historian.
Po Dharma was a Cham, his birth name is Quảng Văn Đủ. He was born in Chất Thường Village, Ninh Phước District, Ninh Thuận Province. He was one of FULRO leaders during Vietnam War. In December 1970, he was seriously injured on the battlefield of Kampong Cham against the North Vietnamese communist forces. Later, he quitted his military career after seeking the permission of Les Kosem, and went to France.
He obtained bachelor's degree in 1978, master degree in 1980, and PhD in 1986. His research was mainly about Champa history and Cham cultures.
Po Dharma and his family were not allowed to return to Vietnam.
Po Dharma died in Toulouse on 22 February 2019.