San Yu
San Yu (Burmese: စန်းယု, pronounced [sáɰ̃ jṵ]; 3 March 1918 – 28 January 1996) was a Burmese army general and statesman who served as the fifth president of Myanmar from 9 November 1981 to 27 July 1988.
San Yu | |
|---|---|
စန်းယု | |
| 5th President of Burma | |
| In office 9 November 1981 – 27 July 1988 | |
| Prime Minister | Maung Maung Kha |
| Vice President | Aye Ko (1985–1988) |
| Preceded by | Ne Win |
| Succeeded by | Sein Lwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 March 1918 Thegon, Pegu, British Raj India |
| Died | 28 January 1996 (aged 77) Yangon, Myanmar |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Political party | BSPP |
| Spouse | Than Shein |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Rangoon University Medical College |
| Occupation | President |
| Awards | Independence Mawgunwin (First Class) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Myanmar |
| Branch/service | Burmese Army |
| Years of service | 1942–80 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | CO, Northern RMC (1959) CO, 1st Infantry Brigade (1961) CO, Eastern RMC (1961) CO, North West RMC (1961) Deputy Chief of Staff (Army) – (1963) Commander in Chief, (1972) |
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