Sao Shwe Thaik
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Sao Shwe Thaik (Shan: ၸဝ်ႈၶမ်းသိူၵ်ႈ, Tsaw³ Kham⁴soek³; Burmese: စဝ်ရွှေသိုက်, Burmese pronunciation: [saʔ ʃwè θaiʔ]; 16 October 1895 – 21 November 1962) was a Burmese politician who served as the first president of the Union of Burma and the last Saopha of Yawnghwe. His full royal title was Kambawsarahta Thiri Pawaramahawuntha Thudamaraza. He was a well-respected Shan political figure in Burma. His residence in Nyaung Shwe (Yawnghwe), the Haw, is now the "Buddha Museum" and is open to the public.
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Sao Shwe Thaik | |
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စဝ်ရွှေသိုက် | |
Speaker of the Chamber of Nationalities | |
In office 1952–1960 | |
1st President of Burma | |
In office 4 January 1948 – 16 March 1952 | |
Preceded by | George VI (as the King of British Burma) Hubert Rance (as Governor of British Burma) |
Succeeded by | Ba U |
Saopha of Yawnghwe | |
In office 8 March 1929 – 2 March 1962 | |
Preceded by | Sao Maung |
Succeeded by | None (abolished) |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 October 1895 Yawnghwe, British Raj |
Died | 21 November 1962 (1962-11-22) (aged 67) Rangoon, Burma |
Political party | AFPFL |
Spouse(s) | Sao Nang Hearn Kham Mya Win Nyunt May |
Children | Hso Khan Pha Sao Sanda |
Parent | Sir Sao Maung |
Alma mater | Shan Chiefs School, Taunggyi |
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