Edward the Confessor vs Le Loi

Edward was crowned king of England at Winchester Cathedral on April 3, 1043. His reign marked the restoration of the Anglo-Saxon monarchy after 27 years of Danish rule.

Edward began rebuilding Westminster Abbey in the Norman Romanesque style. The abbey was consecrated in 1065, just before his death, and became the coronation church of English monarchs.

Edward exiled Earl Godwin and his sons after a dispute over the treatment of Norman favorites. Godwin returned with a fleet in 1052, forcing Edward to restore their lands and power.

Edward allegedly promised the English throne to his cousin William, Duke of Normandy, during a visit by William to England. This promise later became the basis for William's claim to the throne.

Edward died on January 5, 1066, at Westminster. His death without a clear heir triggered a succession crisis, leading to the Norman Conquest of England later that year.

Le Loi launched the Lam Son uprising against Ming Chinese occupation of Dai Viet. He gathered a small force in the Lam Son region of Thanh Hoa province, beginning a decade-long guerrilla war.

Le Loi's forces besieged the Ming-held citadel of Dong Quan (Hanoi). The siege cut off Ming supply lines and forced the Chinese to negotiate, leading to the eventual withdrawal of Ming forces.

Le Loi's forces ambushed and defeated a large Ming relief army at Chi Lang Pass. This decisive victory forced the Ming court to recognize Dai Viet's independence and withdraw its remaining troops.

Le Loi ascended the throne as Emperor Le Thai To, founding the Later Le dynasty. He established a new capital at Dong Kinh (Hanoi) and implemented policies to rebuild the war-torn country.