Youngest Emperor in the World Bao Dai who is only 12 years of age is seen starting his studies after returning from Annam where he was present at his father's funeral . 29 March 1926. last ruler of the Nguyen dynasty. From 1926 to 1945, he was king (or emperor) of Annam under French 'protection'. During this period, Annam was a protectorate within French Indochina, covering the central two-thirds of the present-day Vietnam. Bao Dai ascended the throne in 1932 at the age of 19. The Japanese ousted the French in March 1945 and then ruled through Bao Dai. At this time, Bao Dai renamed his country Vietnam.He abdicated in August 1945 when Japan surrendered.

Youngest Emperor in the World Bao Dai who is only 12 years of age is seen starting his studies after returning from Annam where he was present at his father's funeral . 29 March 1926. last ruler of the Nguyen dynasty. From 1926 to 1945, he was king (or emperor) of Annam under French 'protection'. During this period, Annam was a protectorate within French Indochina, covering the central two-thirds of the present-day Vietnam. Bao Dai ascended the throne in 1932 at the age of 19. The Japanese ousted the French in March 1945 and then ruled through Bao Dai. At this time, Bao Dai renamed his country Vietnam.He abdicated in August 1945 when Japan surrendered.

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