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]
Mahn Thet San | |
|---|---|
| မန်းသက်စံ | |
| Born | 1930 Kawhnat village, Moulmein Township, British Burma |
| Died | 10 October 2008 (aged 78) 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 |
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Dr. Marn Thet San, patron of Mon culture, passes away at 79". Independent Mon News Agency. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2012.