Sao Hkun Hkio
| Sao Hkun Hkio | |
|---|---|
| စဝ်ခွန်ချို | |
| 4th Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
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In office 1950–1958 | |
| Prime Minister | U Nu |
| Preceded by | E Maung |
| Succeeded by | Thein Maung |
| 4th Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
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In office 1960–1962 | |
| Prime Minister | U Nu |
| Preceded by | Thein Maung |
| Succeeded by | Thi Han |
| Saopha of Möngmit | |
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In office 1936–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Sao Khin Maung Gye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19th August,1912 |
| Died | October 1990 |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Mabel Hkio |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
Sao Hkun Hkio (Burmese: စဝ်ခွန်ချို, pronounced: [saʔ kʰʊ̀ɴ tɕʰò]; 19 August 1912 – 1990) was a Burmese political figure and diplomat who served as acting Foreign Minister of Myanmar in 1948, 4th Foreign Minister of Myanmar (1950-1958, & 1960-1962) as well as Deputy Prime Minister of Burma in the era of 1st Prime Minister of Burma U Nu. He was known for being the longest serving Foreign Minister of Myanmar. He additionally served as the last Saopha of Möngmit from 1936 to 1952. His elder brother-in-law, Sao San Tun was the Saopha of Mongpawn who was assassinated along with General Aung San, father of modern-day Burma who served as 5th Premier of British Burma Crown Colony from 26 September 1946 to 19 July 1947.
Personal life
He notably received his education at Framlingham College and got BA degree in 1934 from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, reportedly meeting his wife Beatrice Mabel Hkio while dog-walking on Parker's Piece.[1]
References
- ↑ "Burma: a poisoned Shangri-La". The Daily Telegraph. 11 March 2007. Retrieved 17 September 2015.