Maung Khin
Sir Maung Khin, British Burma | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Judge |
| Known for | The first Burmese man to be knighted by the British monarchy |
| Children | Myo Kin and Kin Kin E |
| Parent(s) | Kya Hnaing and Po Kyaw |
Sir Maung Khin
British colonial era, and the first Burmese to be knighted. Maung Khin was known as a good, clean administrator, widely respected by the public.[2]
Personal history
Maung Khin was born to Kya Hnaing and Po Kyaw in
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
, and became the first Burmese man to receive the title "Sir".
Sir Maung's hobbies were horse riding and gardening. He died on 22 September 1924. He was survived by his wife and their son Myo Kin and daughter Kin Kin E.[3]
References
- ^ Maung Maung (1957). Burma in the Family of Nations (2 ed.). Djambatan. p. 90.
- ^ Burmese Encyclopedia (in Burmese). Vol. 2. Sarpay Beikman. 1955. p. 307.
- ISBN 978-1-4357-3785-3.
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