Nguyen Khanh was born on November 8, 1927, in Vietnam. He received his early education in Cambodia before joining the independence coalition Viet Minh in 1945.
Nguyen Khanh rose through the ranks of the South Vietnamese military, eventually becoming a general. In 1963, he was involved in the military coup that overthrew President Ngo Dinh Diem, leading to Khanh becoming the President and Prime Minister of the Republic of Vietnam.
In 1965, Nguyen Khanh was exiled from Vietnam and spent much of the rest of his life in the United States. He continued to be involved in politics and remained a vocal critic of the communist government in Vietnam.
Nguyen Khanh had six children with his wife, Madame Khanh. Despite his political career and time in exile, family remained important to him throughout his life.
Nguyen Khanh's time in power was marked by political turmoil and instability in South Vietnam. However, he is remembered as a key figure in the country's history during a tumultuous period.
Nguyen Khanh passed away on January 11, 2013, leaving behind a complex legacy of power struggles and political upheaval in Vietnam. Despite the controversies surrounding his time in office, he remains an important figure in the history of the country.