Đinh Bộ Lĩnh

Đinh Bộ Lĩnh (924–979; r. 968–979), real name allegedly Đinh Hoàn (), was the founding emperor of the short-lived Đinh dynasty of Vietnam, after unifying the country. He was a significant figure in the establishment of Vietnamese independence and political unity in the 10th century. He unified Vietnam by defeating rebellious warlords and became the emperor of Vietnam. Upon his ascension, he renamed the country Đại Cồ Việt. Đinh Bộ Lĩnh was also known as Đinh Tiên Hoàng (; literally "the Former Đinh Emperor").