When was Than Shwe born?

Than Shwe was born on 2 February 1933 in Kyaukse.

What positions has Than Shwe held?

Positions held by Than Shwe include: Prime Minister of Myanmar (1992–2003); Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (1992–2011); President of Myanmar (1992–2011); State Peace and Development Council (1992–2011).

Where did Than Shwe study?

Than Shwe was educated at Officers Training School, Bahtoo, M.V. Frunze Military Academy.

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Than Shwe

Burmese senior general and head of state of Myanmar of Myanmar from 1992 to 2011

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Than Shwe is a retired Burmese military officer who ruled Myanmar as the second chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council, later as the only chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, as well as the commander-in-chief of Defence Services from 1992 until his resignation in 2011, and concurrently served as the eighth prime minister of Myanmar from 1992 to 2003. He previously served as the deputy commander-in-chief of Defence Services from 1985, and the vice chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, and deputy prime minister of Myanmar from 1988 until 1992.

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Born: 2 February 1933 wd
Place of birth: Kyaukse wd
Citizenship: Myanmar wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, military officer, military leader, head of government wd
Political party: State Peace and Development Council, Union Solidarity and Development Association, Burma Socialist Programme Party wd
Education: Officers Training School, Bahtoo, M.V. Frunze Military Academy wd
Spouse: Kyaing Kyaing wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Myanmar (23 April 1992 – 25 August 2003)
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011)
President of Myanmar (23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011)
State Peace and Development Council (23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011)

Awards wd

Order of Burma

Questions

When was Than Shwe born?: Than Shwe was born on 2 February 1933 in Kyaukse.
What positions has Than Shwe held?: Positions held by Than Shwe include: Prime Minister of Myanmar (1992–2003); Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (1992–2011); President of Myanmar (1992–2011); State Peace and Development Council (1992–2011).
Where did Than Shwe study?: Than Shwe was educated at Officers Training School, Bahtoo, M.V. Frunze Military Academy.

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