About Chit Hlaing
Lived 1879 – 1952 (aged 72–73). Chit Hlaing was a Myanmar politician.
Chit Hlaing (, 1879 – 31 October 1952) was a notable Burmese politician. During his time, he was called a Burmese king without a crown, and was popular in rural Burma. He was imprisoned when the British Crown Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VIII) visited Burma in 1921.
He was born in Moulmein (now Mawlamyaing), the son of rich teak merchant U Thar Nyin. At age 20, he left for Britain to study law. After he graduated, he returned to Moulmein to help found the Y.M.B.A. (Young Men's Buddhist Association). In 1911 he unsuccessfully defended U Dhammaloka, the "Irish Buddhist", in his trial for sedition. He also helped fund the GCBA, acting as its chairman for a number of years, to such an extent that he had become a debt fugitive by 1932.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chit Hlaing?
Burmese politician (1879-1952)
When was Chit Hlaing born?
Chit Hlaing was born in 1879 in Mawlamyine.
When did Chit Hlaing die?
Chit Hlaing died on 31 October 1952 in Yangon.
What was Chit Hlaing's occupation?
Chit Hlaing was a politician.
What nationality was Chit Hlaing?
Chit Hlaing was Myanmar.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chit Hlaing. https://biography.guide/chit-hlaing/
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