Lê Thần Tông (黎神宗, 19 November 1607 – 2 November 1662) was the 17th emperor of Vietnamese Later Lê dynasty.
[1] He was born in 1607 and reigned in 1619–1643 following Lê Kính Tông, was interrupted by the reign of Lê Chân Tông 1643–1649, then reigned again 1649–1662 and was succeeded by Lê Huyền Tông.
At this time the Tonkin was still engaged in military campaigns against Nguyễn Lords in the south.
[2] Consorts and their respective issues : Moreover, 4 foster children : Princess Lê Thị Ngọc Duyên, second crown prince Lê Duy Tào, prince Lê Duy Lương and Các Hắc Sinh.
Inside, Các Hắc Sinh or Willem Carel Hartsinck[3] (1638 - 1689) was the Dutch tradesman who deputized the Dutch East India Company in Far East.