Ba U
Sir Ba U (Burmese: ဘဦး, pronounced [ba̰ ʔú]; 26 May 1887 – 9 November 1963), was a Burmese politician and lawyer. He served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Burma from 1948 to 1952, and the second president of Burma from 16 March 1952 to 13 March 1957.
Ba U | |
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ဘဦး | |
| 2nd President of Burma | |
| In office 16 March 1952 – 13 March 1957 | |
| Prime Minister | U Nu Ba Swe |
| Preceded by | Sao Shwe Thaik |
| Succeeded by | Win Maung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1887 Pathein, Lower Burma, British India |
| Died | 9 November 1963 (aged 76) Yangon, Burma (Myanmar) |
| Nationality | Burma |
| Political party | AFPFL |
| Spouse(s) | Daw Nyein (died 1922) Daw Aye (died 1941) |
| Education | MA (Cantab), LLD |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
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| Awards | Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha |
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