Bui Huy Bich

Bùi Huy Bích (1744–1818) was a Vietnamese scholar, poet, historian, and high-ranking official of the late Lê period. After passing the imperial examinations in 1769, he held senior posts under the Lê–Trịnh government, including service in Nghệ An and the Ministry of Personnel. His literary legacy includes poetry and historical compilations such as *Hoàng Việt thi tuyển*, and he was also known by the courtesy name Hy Chương and the sobriquet Tồn Am.