A leading encyclopedist of feudal Vietnam, author of numerous works on history, geography, literature, and philosophy
Introduction
Le Quy Don (1726 - commemorated by UNESCO on the 300th anniversary of his birth) is a world cultural celebrity, regarded as one of the greatest encyclopedists in Vietnam's feudal history. He was known for his belief that a nation cannot prosper without knowledge and talent.
Career and Major Works
Le Quy Don authored and compiled a massive body of work (around 40 volumes) covering fields such as history, geography, poetry, philosophy, linguistics, and astronomy.
Notable Research Works
Van Dai Loai Ngu: A monumental medieval encyclopedia covering topics from geography and history to medicine and agriculture.
Kien Van Tieu Luc: A collection of notes on the history, culture, and geography of Vietnam from the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties.
Phu Bien Tap Luc: A detailed record of the territory, including mountains, rivers, climate, occupations, products, land, taxes, military systems, and customs of various Vietnamese regions.
Toan Viet Thi Luc: A massive compilation (6 volumes) of 897 poems by 73 Vietnamese authors from the 10th to the 16th century, considered a major contribution to preserving medieval literary heritage.
Dai Viet Thong Su, Bac su thong luc, Quoc trieu tuc bien: Collections containing valuable resources for researchers of Vietnamese history and culture.
Philosophical and Literary Works
Thu kinh dien nghia, Dich kinh phu thuyet, Quan thu khao bien: In-depth research works in philosophy and literature.
Que Duong Thi Tap and Que Duong Van Tap: A significant body of poetry and prose reflecting his deep knowledge of classics and history, along with contemplations on life and society.
Scientific Thinking and Writing Style
Le Quy Don was a pioneer of the "practical learning" ideology, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice while criticizing rote learning. He employed an empirical approach, traveling extensively and meticulously recording his observations, blending book knowledge with real-world experience.
His literary style was praised by Phan Huy Chu in the "Lich trieu hien chuong loai chi" as having a "clear and pure style, with natural and fluent language... truly the style of a master." His works, especially in Que Duong Thi Tap, are primarily in the Tang dynasty seven-character eight-line regulated verse form, demonstrating skillful technique. Some notable pieces include poems exchanged between the Dai Viet embassy (where he served as Deputy Envoy) and the Korean embassy in Yen Kinh (present-day Beijing).
At a glance
Birth date (solar)
2/8/1726
Birth-year stem-branch
Bính Ngọ
Zodiac animal
Horse
Life Path number
8
Notable achievements
Honored by UNESCO as a world cultural celebrity on the 300th anniversary of his birth (1726-2026)
Left a massive body of work of about 40 volumes covering history, geography, literature, philosophy, linguistics, and astronomy
Compiled the Toan Viet Thi Luc (6 volumes), collecting 897 poems by 73 Vietnamese authors from the 10th to the 16th century
Authored Van Dai Loai Ngu, a monumental medieval encyclopedia
Destiny & Fortune Analysis
Based on Pythagorean numerology, computed from the name and sourced birth date above.
Life Path Number
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Number Life Path: 8
Calculated from the sum of your full birth date (day + month + year), the Life Path Number is the most important figure in numerology: it outlines your central path, biggest life lesson, and the personality tendencies that run through your whole life.
Strengths: Ambitious, strong manager, drawn to material success.
Watch out for: Can overvalue power/money, high work pressure.
Pythagorean Grid
3
61 ×
9
222 ×
5
81 ×
11 ×
4
71 ×
Numerology vs. reality
Life Path Number 8 is tied to intellectual ambition and the capacity for major achievement, which could connect to a scholar who left behind an immense body of research spanning history, geography, literature, and philosophy. The shadow side, being prone to pressure from great expectations, is notable given the highly competitive imperial examination system of his era. This is a cultural association only, in no way an explanation for his intellect or body of work. For cultural reference only, does not replace formal historical scholarship.
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Frequently asked
When was Lê Quý Đôn born?
Lê Quý Đôn was born on 2/8/1726, in the year Bính Ngọ.
What is Lê Quý Đôn's zodiac animal?
Lê Quý Đôn is a Ngựa, from the year Bính Ngọ in the sixty-year stem-branch cycle.
What is Lê Quý Đôn's Life Path number?
Lê Quý Đôn's Life Path number is 8, obtained by reducing the digits of 2/8/1726.
What is Lê Quý Đôn's Expression number?
The Expression number is 5, computed from the full birth name rather than the birth date, so it changes if the name does.
Where does Lê Quý Đôn's birth date come from?
Thông tin được tổng hợp và đối chiếu từ bài báo 'Lê Quý Đôn, danh nhân văn hóa thế giới: Nhà bác học vĩ đại' trên Báo Thanh Niên. Every astrological and numerological figure on this page is computed from that date and name, not copied from a table.