Phan Chau Trinh (1872-1926) was the earliest proponent of democracy and popular rights in Vietnam.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, he did not favor anti-French....
Throughout his life, he favored a moderate approach to Political change and advised the country\'s leaders to seek gradual progress for Vietnam within the French colonial system.
Phan Chau Trinh (1872-1926) was the earliest proponent of democracy and popular rights in Vietnam