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Hla Thamein

1923 – 2000

Burmese scholar and writer

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Lived 1923 – 2000 (aged 76). Hla Thamein was a historian.

Hla Thamein (; 7 February 1923 – 12 January 2000) was a Burmese scholar and writer, specializing in Burmese culture, the Burmese language, and Burmese history.

Early life and education Hla Thamein was born Hla Tin on 7 February 1923, in the town of Letpadan, British Burma, near Pegu (now Bago), and grew up in Okpho. He matriculated from high school in 1945.

Career Hla Thamein began working at the Guide Daily Press in 1946 and other printing presses for 7 years.

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Who was Hla Thamein?

Burmese scholar and writer

When was Hla Thamein born?

Hla Thamein was born on 7 February 1923 in British rule in Burma, Letpadan.

When did Hla Thamein die?

Hla Thamein died on 12 January 2000 in Myanmar, Yangon.

What was Hla Thamein's occupation?

Hla Thamein was a historian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hla Thamein

· Wikidata: Q13076294

· DBpedia: Hla Thamein

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