Born: April 5, 1923, Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm, Vietnam
Died: September 29, 2001 (age 78 years), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Spouse: Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh (m. 1951–2001)
Descendants: Nguyen Quang Loc, Nguyen Thi Tuan Anh, and Nguyen Thieu Long
Previous offices: President of the Republic of Vietnam (1967–1975), Minister of National Defense of South Vietnam (1965–1965), and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Vietnam (1965–1965)
Education: Command and General Staff College (CGSC)