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The Trung Sisters
The Trung Sisters were born in what is today Vitenam to a very powerful lord, and a mother of also high lineage. They inherited much of their parents prestige and money. During their lives, the Chinese ruled Vitenam. The Vietnamese people did not resist much but they were often mistreated. One of the sisters' husbands was killed by the Chinese. The sisters decided it was time for revolt. They started encouraging the people to fight against the Chinese, and raised an army of 80,000 warriors, male and female. They beat back the Chinese, and became queens. They ruled for a few years, but then the Chinese attacked again, and their monarchy could not hold out. The Trung sisters became Vietnamese legends, often awarded the status as the saviors of the country. Their life and success set a standard for women's equality in Vietnam.
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