This temple is dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was founded and first built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779. The statue in the picture represents Rector Chu Van An. He was born in 1292 in a village near Hanoi city. As a great teacher of Vietnam, Chu Van An was well-known for his profound knowledge and upright personality. As a child, he enjoyed reading and self-study. Growing up, he opened a private school in his home village, becoming a great influencer in community-based education development. Under the reign of King Tran Minh Tong (1314-1329), he was appointed as Professor of the Imperial Academy. While taking on the responsibility of the head of the Imperial Academy, he directly taught two future kings. Chu Van An was the first Professor of the Imperial Academy in history. In 1370 he passed away and was worshipped at the Temple of Literature, the highest honor that a monarchic dynasty paid to a scholar-teacher.