Mahn Thet San Explained

Mahn Thet San
Native Name:မန်းသက်စံ
Birth Date:1930
Birth Place:Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma
Death Date:10 October 2008 (aged 78)
Death Place:Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Resting Place:Yayway Cemetery, Yangon
Nationality:Myanmar
Alma Mater:University of Illinois
(M.S. Chemistry, 1955)
(Ph.D. Chemistry, 1957)
Occupation:Academic
Spouse:Htay Yee
Children:2

Mahn Thet San (Burmese: မန်းသက်စံ; 1930–2008) was a Burmese academic and civil servant of ethnic Mon descent, 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 master's and doctoral degrees in chemistry in 1955 and 1957 respectively.[1] He served as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Industry, and as rector of Moulmein College and Bassein Degree College.[1]

Thet San died on 10 October 2008 at his home in Mayangone Township, Yangon and was subsequently buried at Yayway Cemetery. He was 78 (in his 79th year).[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dr. Marn Thet San, patron of Mon culture, passes away at 79. 16 October 2008. Independent Mon News Agency. 8 April 2012.