Paul Tống Viết Bường (c. 1773 – 1833) was a martyr of Vietnam, beheaded on October 23, 1833.
[1] The son and grandson of mandarins, Buong was born about 1773 in Phu Cam near the Citadel of Hue.
In 1831, the montagnards at Đá Vách in Quảng Nam rebelled against the local authorities, and Buong, as a platoon leader of the royal garrison, was sent to pacify the rebellion.
[2] The Emperor pointed out that it was customary after a victory in battle for the commander to take his company to a nearby pagoda for prayers, and asked him why he didn't.
[2] Because Buong was highly respected, the king wanted the execution to take place quietly so as not arouse public opinion.