Than Shwe
Than Shwe (Burmese: သန်းရွှေ; pronounced: [θáɴ ʃwè]; born 2 February 1933) is a Burmese army general and politician, retired commander-in-chief and military ruler of Myanmar until 2010. He was the head of state of Burma from 1992 to 2011 as Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). Occupying key positions, including Prime Minister of Myanmar, Commander-in-chief of Myanmar Defense Services, and head of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, he faced criticism for perceived undemocratic practices. In March 2011, Than Shwe officially stepped down as head of state, facilitating the transition to his chosen successor, Thein Sein, and as the head of the Armed Forces, being succeeded by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Than Shwe continues to wield significant influence within the military.
Than Shwe | |
|---|---|
သန်းရွှေ | |
 Than Shwe in 2010 | |
| Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council | |
| In office 23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | See list
|
| Deputy | Maung Aye |
| Preceded by | Saw Maung |
| Succeeded by | Thein Sein (as President) |
| Deputy | Maung Aye |
| Prime Minister of Myanmar | |
| In office 23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011 | |
| Leader | "Himself" |
| Preceded by | Saw Maung |
| Succeeded by | Min Aung Hlaing |
| 8th Prime Minister of Burma | |
| In office 23 April 1992 – 25 August 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Saw Maung |
| Succeeded by | Khin Nyunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1933[1] Kyaukse, Upper Burma, British India (now in Myanmar) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Kyaing Kyaing |
| Relations | Nay Shwe Thway Aung (grandson) |
| Children | 8 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Myanmar |
| Branch/service |  Myanmar Army |
| Years of service | 1953 - 2011 |
| Rank |  Senior General |
Than Shwe is suffering from diabetes and he is rumored to have colorectal cancer.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Than Shwe". Alternative Asean Network on Burma. Archived from the original on 2008-07-19. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ↑ "Than Shwe Watch". Irrawaddy.org. 2009-03-10. Archived from the original on 2011-03-02. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
Other websites
change- Than Shwe at WN
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