Mahn Thet San

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Mahn Thet San
Native name	မန်းသက်ဆန်း
Born	1929 Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma
Died	6 December 2011 (2011-12-07) (aged 82) Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Cause of death	Heart attack
Resting place	Yayway Cemetery, Yangon
Nationality	Burmese
Alma mater	University of Illinois (M.S. Chemistry, 1955) (Ph.D Chemistry, 1957)
Children	Mi Thida San Min Wunna San
Parents	Nai Lun Maung Mi Thein Thin

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 and Bassein Degree Colleges.^[1]

He died on 6 December 2011 at his home in Mayangone Township, Yangon and was subsequently burid at Yayway Cemetery.^[1]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Dr. Marn Thet San, patron of Mon culture, passes away at 79". Independent Mon News Agency. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2012.

Persondata
Name	Mahn Thet San
Alternative names
Short description	Burmese civil servant
Date of birth	1929
Place of birth	Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma
Date of death	6 December 2011
Place of death	Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar

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