Cao Van Vien Death
Cao passed away on January 22, 2008 at the age of 86.
When did Cao Van Vien die?
January 22, 2008How old was Cao Van Vien when died?
86
Cao Van Vien Birthday and Date of Death
Cao Van Vien was born on December 21, 1921 and died on January 22, 2008. Cao was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: December 21, 1921
Date of Death: January 22, 2008
Age at Death: 86
Cao Van Vien - Biography
Cao Văn Viên (December 21, 1921 – January 22, 2008) was a South Vietnamese soldier who served in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and rose to the position of Chairman of the South Vietnamese Joint General Staff. Considered one of "the most gifted" of South Vietnam's military leaders, he has been called "absolutely a key figure" and one of "the most important Vietnamese military leaders" in the U.S.-led fighting during the Vietnam War. Along with Trần Thiện Khiêm, he was one of only two four-star generals in the entire history of South Vietnam.
