About Mahn Ba Khaing
Lived 1903 – 1947 (aged 43). Mahn Ba Khaing was a Myanmar politician.
Mahn Ba Khaing ( ; 26 October 1903 – 19 July 1947) was a Karen politician who served as the Minister of Industry and Labour in Burma's pre-independence government. He was assassinated on 19 July 1947, alongside Prime Minister Aung San, the father of Aung San Suu Kyi, and was recognized as one of the nine Burmese national martyrs.
Mahn Win Khaing Than, acting Vice President of Myanmar, is one of his grandchildren.
Early life and education Born in Yontalin Village, Hinthada Township, Ayeyarwady Region on 26 October 1903, Mahn Ba Khaing was the fifth son of Mahn Pe Kone, the village head, and Daw Pu. He was educated at the American Baptist Missionary School in Hinthada before leaving the school in 1920.
Political career and death Mahn Ba Khaing was elected as a parliamentarian for northern Pathein region in 1937.
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Burmese politician
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Mahn Ba Khaing was born on 26 October 1903 in Hinthada.
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Mahn Ba Khaing died on 19 July 1947 in Yangon.
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Mahn Ba Khaing was a politician.
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Mahn Ba Khaing was Myanmar.
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