What is Cao Van Vien's middle name?
Van
Cao Van Vien date of birth:
December 21, 1921
How old was Cao Van Vien when died?
86
Where was Cao Van Vien born?
Vientiane, Laos
When did Cao Van Vien die?
January 22, 2008
Cao Van Vien body shape:
Average
What color are Cao Van Vien's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Cao Van Vien's hair?
Black
What is Cao Van Vien's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Cao Van Vien nationality?
American
What is Cao Van Vien's occupation?
Soldier; civil servant
Short 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.