Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thich Quang Duc Biography and Timeline

Follow Thich Quang Duc through 2 dated historical records for Vietnam.

Thich Quang Duc, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1963–1963Years on this page

1963

Self-Immolation Crisis

Monk · Buddhist monk · Saigon · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

His self-immolation intensifies US concern over the Diem government

Role range: 1960-1975

Self-Immolation

Monk · Buddhist monk · Saigon · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Self-immolates in protest against the Diem government's treatment of Buddhists

Role range: 1960-1975

Records, sources and methodology

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