Mạc Kính Khoan (莫敬寬, ?–1638) was the ninth emperor of the

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. He reigned in 1623–1638. He was a grandson of Mạc Kính Điển. In 1623, he rebelled against Trịnh lord in Thái Nguyên and enthroned. He was defeated by Trịnh Tráng and fled to

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. In 1625, Trịnh Kiều (son of Trịnh Tráng) attacked Cao Bằng and captured Mạc Kính Cung. Khoan fled to

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and sent surrender documents to Trịnh lord. He was forgiven by Trịnh lord, and allowed to come back to Cao Bằng. He was granted the title ''

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'' (太尉) and ''Thông quốc công'' (通國公) by

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'', Quyển 2, Tự chủ thời đại, Chương 4

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