Thích Quảng Đức
Vietnamese monk who self-immolated in 1963
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Summary
Thích Quảng Đức was born on January 1, 1897[1], in Vạn Khánh[2]. He died on June 11, 1963[3], in Saigon[4]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[5]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,449 views/month, #5,035 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: French Indochina[7], Vietnam[8], South Vietnam[9]
- Religion or worldview: Mahāyāna[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Thich Quang Duc[12]
- Cause of death: self-immolation[13]
- Family name: Lâm[14], Nguyễn[15], Thích[16]
- Given name: Đức[17]
- Significant event: Buddhist crisis[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19]
- Birth name: Lâm Văn Tức[20]
- Name in native language: Thích Quảng Đức[21]
- Vietnamese middle name: Văn[22], Quảng[23]
Why It Matters
Thích Quảng Đức has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Thích Quảng Đức born?
Thích Quảng Đức was born in Vạn Khánh[2].
Where did Thích Quảng Đức die?
Thích Quảng Đức died in Saigon[4].
What did Thích Quảng Đức do for work?
Thích Quảng Đức worked as a Buddhist monk[5].