Ba Maw
Ba Maw (Burmese: ဘမော်, pronounced [ba̰ mɔ̀]; 8 February 1893 – 29 May 1977) was a Burmese lawyer and political leader, active during the interwar period and Second World War. He was the first Burma Premier (1937–1939) and head of State of Burma from 1942 to 1945.
Ba Maw | |
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Ba Maw having just been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, March 1943 | |
| Head of State (Naingandaw Adipadi) | |
| In office 1 August 1943 – 19 August 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| 1st Premier of British Crown Colony of Burma | |
| In office 1937–1939 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Maung Pu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1893 Maubin, Burma Province, British India |
| Died | 29 May 1977 (aged 84) Rangoon, Burma |
| Political party | Poor Man's Party (1935–1939) Freedom Bloc (1939–1944) Mahabama Party (1944–1948) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Ba Han (brother) Bo Yan Naing (son-in-law) Ye Htoon (son-in-law) |
| Children | 7 including: Zali Maw, Binnya Maw, Banya Maw, Onma Maw and Tinsa Maw |
| Parent(s) | Shwe Kye (father) Thein Tin (mother) |
| Alma mater | Rangoon College (B.A.) University of Calcutta (M.A.) University of Cambridge (LL.M.) University of Bordeaux (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Burma, State of Burma, Myanmar |
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