Cao Văn Viên, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cao Văn Viên

South Vietnamese general

Date of Birth: 21-Dec-1921

Place of Birth: Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

Date of Death: 22-Jan-2008

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: Vietnam

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Cao Van Viên (December 21, 1921 – January 22, 2008) was one of only two, South Vietnamese 4 star Army Generals in the history of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
He 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 was previously called an "absolute key figure" and one of "the most important Vietnamese military leaders" in the U.S.-led fighting during the Vietnam War.
Along with Tr?n Thi?n Khiêm he was one of only two four-star generals in the entire history of South Vietnam.