Career
At the time Vietnam was under the power of the Trịnh lords. Trịnh Giang ruled 1729-1740 with the title Uy Nam Vương during the reign of Lê Thun Tông (1732-1735) and Lê Ý Tông (1735-1740) but was deposed due to poor leadership. Trịnh Doanh ruled 1740-1767 with the title Minh Do Vương, ruling in the first part of the reign of Lê Hiển Tông.
He was followed by Trịnh Sâm, who ruled 1767-1782 with the title Tinh Do Vương.
At this point the Lê dynasty began to regain its power. He had, twenty-three children, including:
Crown prince Le Duy Vi, he was executed by Trịnh lords in 1771
Le Duy Cam.
He died after 1786
Princess Lê Ngọc Hân
Princess Lê Ngọc Bình.