 This exposed Thành (Ho) to rebellion at a young age and seemed to be the norm for the province.Nevertheless, he received a French education, attending "Collège Quốc học" ("lycée" or secondary education) in Huế.His disciples, Phạm Văn Đồng and Võ Nguyên Giáp, also attended the school, as did Ngô Đình Diệm, the future President of South Vietnam (and political rival).