Win Myint
Win Myint (Burmese: ဝင်းမြင့် [wɪ́ɴ mjɪ̰ɴ]; born 8 November 1951) is a Burmese politician and former political prisoner. He was the 10th President of Myanmar from 29 March 2018 until a coup removed him from power on 1 February 2021. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Myanmar from 2016 to 2018. He also served as MP for House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018. [1][2]
Win Myint | |
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ဝင်းမြင့် | |
10th President of Myanmar | |
In office 30 March 2018 – 1 February 2021 | |
Vice President | Myint Swe Henry Van Thio |
State Counsellor | Aung San Suu Kyi |
Preceded by | Htin Kyaw |
Succeeded by | Myint Swe (acting) |
2nd Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 1 February 2016 – 21 March 2018 | |
Deputy | T Khun Myat |
Preceded by | Shwe Mann |
Succeeded by | T Khun Myat |
Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw for Tamwe Township | |
In office 1 February 2016 – 23 March 2018 | |
Preceded by | Lei Lei Win Swe |
Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw for Pathein Township | |
In office 2 May 2012 – 29 January 2016 | |
Preceded by | Than Tun |
Succeeded by | Wai Hlaing Tun |
Member-elect of Pyithu Hluttaw (1990) | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Constituency | Danubyu Township № 1 |
Majority | 20,388 (56%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Nyaung Chaung Village, Danubyu, Burma | 8 November 1951
Political party | National League for Democracy |
Spouse(s) | Cho Cho |
Children | 1 |
Parents | Tun Kyin (father) Daw Than (mother) |
Alma mater | University of Yangon |
References
- ↑ "Names of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives announced". Union Election Commission (Government of Myanmar). 2 April 2012. http://www.mmtimes.com/2012/news/election2012/election_announc_17.html. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ↑ Khin Kyaw Han (1 February 2003). "Brief Biographies of Elected MPs". 1990 Multi-party Democracy General Elections. Retrieved 5 October 2012.