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Tran Ich Phat was a rare and exceptional educator in Vietnamese history, with an astounding 74 students who achieved the highest academic honors, ranging from doctors to top-ranking scholars. Legend has it that a prefect once ordered a road leading to his house to be widened as an expression of gratitude for his teachings.
According to the book Dai Nam Nhat Tong Chi, Tran Ich Phat lived during the Le So period of the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1527). However, his exact birth and death dates remain unknown.
Based on current historical sources, Teacher Tran Ich Phat was born in Tieu Duong village, Chi Linh district, in what is now Hai Duong province. He grew up in a destitute family and rarely had enough food to eat.
A depiction of a traditional classroom in Vietnam.
Remarkably, Tran Ich Phat’s students included three top-ranking scholars, four bang nhan (the second-highest honor), six tham hoa (the third-highest honor), ten hoang giap (the fourth-highest honor), and 51 doctors. This achievement is extraordinary, as producing even one student who achieves such academic distinction is considered a remarkable feat.
All three of the aforementioned top-ranking scholars were Tran Ich Phat’s students: Vu Kiet, who achieved this status in 1472, Tran Sung Dinh in 1487, and Nghiem Vien in 1496.
Another notable aspect is that the majority of Tran Ich Phat’s students achieved these distinctions at a young age. For instance, Vu Kiet became a top-ranking scholar at just 21 years old, Tran Sung Dinh at 23, and Than Canh Van earned the title of tham hoa at the age of 25.
Most of Tran Ich Phat’s students attained their academic honors during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong (1460-1497), a period marked by significant advancements in education and the imperial examination system.
According to the book Nhung Nguoi Thay Trong Su Viet (The Teachers in Vietnamese History), all three of the aforementioned top-ranking scholars were among the Tao Dan Nhi Thap Bat Tu, a group of 28 distinguished scholars established by King Le Thanh Tong himself.
This text highlights the remarkable legacy of Teacher Tran Ich Phat, whose dedication to education and the success of his students have left an indelible mark on Vietnam’s academic history.”
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