Dinh Tien Hoang was the first emperor of the Dinh Dynasty in Vietnam, reigning from 968 to 979 AD. He is known for unifying the country after a long period of fragmentation and establishing a centralized government. His reign marked the beginning of Vietnam's independence from foreign rule. Dinh Tien Hoang was born in 924 AD and originally named Dinh Bo Linh. He was a military leader who successfully defeated rival warlords and established the capital at Hoa Lu. His contributions to Vietnamese history are celebrated, and he is often regarded as a national hero.