Mahn Thet San

Mahn Thet San
Native name မန်းသက်စံ
Born 1930
Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma
Died 10 October 2008 (2008-10-11) (aged 77)
Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Cause of death Heart attack
Resting place Yayway Cemetery, Yangon
Nationality Myanmar
Alma mater University of Illinois
(M.S. Chemistry, 1955)
(Ph.D Chemistry, 1957)
Occupation Academic
Spouse(s) Daw Htay Yee
Children Mi Thida San
Min Wunna San
Parent(s) Nai Tun Aung
Mi Thein Tin

Mahn Thet San was a prominent ethnic Mon academic and civil servant, also known for his work in preserving Mon literature and culture.[1] Born in Kawhnat village in Moulmein Township, he was educated at the University of Illinois, where he earned a master's and doctorate degree in chemistry in 1955 and 1957 respectively.[1] Throughout his career, he served as the Ministry of Industry's vice minister and as a headmaster at Moulmein College and Bassein Degree College.[1]

He died on 10 October 2008 at his home in Mayangone Township, Yangon and was subsequently buried at Yayway Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Dr. Marn Thet San, patron of Mon culture, passes away at 79". Independent Mon News Agency. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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