Mahn Thet San

Mehm Thet San
Native name မန်းသက်ဆန်း
Born 1930
Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma
Died 10 October 2008 (aged 78)
Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Cause of death
Heart attack
Resting place
Yayway Cemetery, Yangon
Nationality Mon
Alma mater University of Illinois
(M.S. Chemistry, 1955)
(Ph.D Chemistry, 1957)
Religion Buddhist
Spouse(s) Daw Htay Yee
Children Mi Thida San
Min Wunna San
Parent(s) Nai Tun Aung
Mi Thein Tin

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

References

  1. 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.