Võ Chí Công

Võ Chí Công (born Võ Toàn; 7 August 1912 – 8 September 2011) was a Vietnamese politician, a founding member of the Viet Cong and former President of Vietnam."Notice of Death of Võ Chí Công" Viet Nam News. September 9, 2011; retrieved 2011-10-23.

Early life
In 1912, Công was born Võ Toàn in Quảng Nam Province, Vietnam, in 1912. "Vo Chi Cong, Vietnamese Leader, Is Dead at 99," New York Times (US). September 15, 2011; retrieved 2011-10-23.

Career
In 1930, he first became active in politics. "State funeral held for former President Vo Chi Cong," Baomoi (Vietnam). September 13, 2011; retrieved 2011-10-23.

In 1935, he joined the Communist Party of Indochina; and he rose through the ranks of the party. "Ex-Vietnam President Cong dies at 99,"  'Hindustan Times'' (India). September 9, 2011; retrieved 2011-10-23.

From 1987 through  1992, he was the Chairman of the Council of State of Vietnam which was like the current office of the President of Vietnam.

Death
Công died in Ho Chi Minh City on 8 September 2011, aged 99. His state funeral was broadcast on television.

References

Category:1912 births
Category:2011 deaths
Category:Presidents of Vietnam
Category:Viet Cong