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
ဝင်းမြင့်
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10th President of Myanmar
In office
30 March 2018 – 1 February 2021
Vice PresidentMyint Swe
Henry Van Thio
State CounsellorAung San Suu Kyi
Preceded byHtin Kyaw
Succeeded byMyint Swe (acting)
2nd Speaker of the House of Representatives
In office
1 February 2016 – 21 March 2018
DeputyT Khun Myat
Preceded byShwe Mann
Succeeded byT Khun Myat
Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw
for Tamwe Township
In office
1 February 2016 – 23 March 2018
Preceded byLei Lei Win Swe
Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw
for Pathein Township
In office
2 May 2012 – 29 January 2016
Preceded byThan Tun
Succeeded byWai Hlaing Tun
Member-elect of Pyithu Hluttaw (1990)
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
ConstituencyDanubyu Township № 1
Majority20,388 (56%)
Personal details
Born (1951-11-08) 8 November 1951 (age 72)
Nyaung Chaung Village, Danubyu, Burma
Political partyNational League for Democracy
Spouse(s)Cho Cho
Children1
ParentsTun Kyin (father)
Daw Than (mother)
Alma materUniversity of Yangon

References

  1. "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. 
  2. Khin Kyaw Han (1 February 2003). "Brief Biographies of Elected MPs". 1990 Multi-party Democracy General Elections. Retrieved 5 October 2012.