About Lee Ah Yain
Lived 1874 – 1932 (aged 57–58). Lee Ah Yain was a politician.
Sir Lee Ah Yain (; April 1874 – 17 April 1932) was a barrister and political figure of mixed Chinese and Burmese origin in British Burma who served as Minister of Forests.
Lee was educated at the University of Cambridge and was called to the English bar by Lincoln's Inn.
He received the Kaisar-i-Hind Medal, First Class in 1921 and was knighted in 1929.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Lee Ah Yain's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lee Ah Yain?
Burmese politician (1874–1932)
When was Lee Ah Yain born?
Lee Ah Yain was born in 1874.
When did Lee Ah Yain die?
Lee Ah Yain died on 17 April 1932.
What was Lee Ah Yain's occupation?
Lee Ah Yain was a politician.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lee Ah Yain. https://biography.guide/lee-ah-yain/
MLA: "Lee Ah Yain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lee-ah-yain/.
Chicago: "Lee Ah Yain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lee-ah-yain/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC