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]
Quick facts His Excellency, 10th President of Myanmar ...
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In office 30 March 2018 – 1 February 2021 |
Vice President | Myint Swe Henry Van Thio |
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State Counsellor | Aung San Suu Kyi |
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Preceded by | Htin Kyaw |
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Succeeded by | Myint Swe (acting) |
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In office 1 February 2016 – 21 March 2018 |
Deputy | T Khun Myat |
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Preceded by | Shwe Mann |
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Succeeded by | T Khun Myat |
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In office 1 February 2016 – 23 March 2018 |
Preceded by | Lei Lei Win Swe |
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In office 2 May 2012 – 29 January 2016 |
Preceded by | Than Tun |
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Succeeded by | Wai Hlaing Tun |
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Preceded by | Constituency established |
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Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
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Constituency | Danubyu Township № 1 |
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Majority | 20,388 (56%) |
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Born | (1951-11-08) 8 November 1951 (age 73) Nyaung Chaung Village, Danubyu, Burma |
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Political party | National League for Democracy |
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Spouse(s) | Cho Cho |
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Children | 1 |
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Parents | Tun Kyin (father) Daw Than (mother) |
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Alma mater | University of Yangon |
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