Phùng Thị Chính was a Vietnamese noblewoman who fought alongside the Trưng sisters in order to repel Han invaders from Vietnam in 43 CE. She was pregnant at the time, and was in charge of protecting the central flank. Legend says she gave birth on the front lines and carried her newborn in one arm and a sword in the other as she fought to open the ranks of the enemy.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Nghia M. Vo (2012). "Southern Legends: Historical". Legends of Vietnam: An Analysis and Retelling of 88 Tales. McFarland. p. 113. ISBN 9780786490608.
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