Mahn Thet San
Mehm Thet San | |
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| ‹See Tfd›မန်းသက်ဆန်း | |
| Born | 1930 Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma |
| Died | 10 October 2008 (aged 77) 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) |
| Spouse | 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
- ^ a b c d "Dr. Marn Thet San, patron of Mon culture, passes away at 79". Independent Mon News Agency. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2012.