Lê Văn Hoạch
…the Autonomous Republic of Cochinchina. He assumed the office on 7 December 1946 and would serve until 8 October 1947. He was succeeded by his deputy Nguyễn Văn Xuân. Despite having the French support, Hoạch was a strong supporter for the independence of Cochinchina. On 11 December 1947 he would form the Vietnam…