Tạ Quang Bửu (1910–1986) was a Vietnamese scientist and politician. He was the fourth Minister of Defence of Vietnam (August 1947 to August 1948) and held the position of Deputy Minister of Ministry of Defence (Vietnam) from 1954 to 1958.[1]

Professor
Tạ Quang Bửu
4th Minister of Defence (Vietnam)
In office
August 1947 – August 1948
Prime MinisterHồ Chí Minh
Preceded byVõ Nguyên Giáp
Succeeded byVõ Nguyên Giáp
Personal details
Born1910 (1910)
Nam Đàn, Nghệ An, Annam (French protectorate)
Died1986 (aged 75–76)
Hà Nội, Việt Nam
Military service
AllegianceVietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Branch/servicePeople's Army of Vietnam

In 2015, Ministry of Science and Technology (Vietnam) established Tạ Quang Bửu Prize - an annual prize to encourage and honor scientists with outstanding achievement in basic research in the fields of natural sciences and engineering.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Excellent contributions of Professor Tạ Quang Bửu in the military field". vanhoanghean.vn. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Tạ Quang Bửu prize". taquangbuuprize.nafosted.gov.vn. Retrieved 16 April 2024.