Phạm Công Tắc

Phạm Công Tắc (1890–1959) was a Vietnamese leader in the establishment and development of the Caodaism religion, founded in 1926.^[1] He was the head spirit medium and chief administrator of Cadaoism in Tây Ninh.^[2] He became the most influential medium of the religion following the death of Cao Quỳnh Cư in 1929, and was an initiator of the Caodaist canon.^[1]

Born(1890-06-21)June 21, 1890

Long An, French Indochina

Died1959(1959-00-00) (aged 68–69)

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

KnownforLeader of Caodaism

SpouseNguyễn Hương Nhiều

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Dharmapala (Hộ Pháp) Phạm Công Tắc
Born	(1890-06-21)June 21, 1890 Long An, French Indochina
Died	1959(1959-00-00) (aged 68–69) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Known for	Leader of Caodaism
Spouse	Nguyễn Hương Nhiều

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Born to a Catholic father and a Buddhist mother, he attended the Lycée Chasseloup-Laubat in Saigon at age 16. He died in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 1959, after three years in exile amidst the rise of Ngô Đình Diệm.^[1]