Win Myint
(Redirected from Win Myint (politician))
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 | |
 | |
| 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 | 8 November 1951 Nyaung Chaung Village, Danubyu, Burma |
| 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.