Overview of the Khai Dinh Emperor Khai Dinh was the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, ruling Vietnam from 1916 to 1925. He was born in 1885 with the name Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao and became emperor during the period of French colonial control. His reign was marked by strong influence from the French administration, … Continue reading The Funeral of Emperor Khai Dinh – One of the Last Royal Ceremonies of the Nguyen Dynasty