Ba Win
Ba Win (Burmese: ဘဝင်း, pronounced [ba̰ wɪ́ɰ̃]; 10 June 1901 – 19 July 1947) was a Burmese politician, and Minister of Trade in the Interim Government of Burma. He was the eldest brother of General Aung San, and was assassinated together with his youngest brother during an Executive Council meeting on 19 July 1947. 19 July is commemorated each year as the Martyrs' Day in Myanmar.
Ba Win | |
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ဘဝင်း | |
| Minister of Trade | |
| In office September 1946 – 19 July 1947 | |
| Preceded by | New Office |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1901 Natmauk, British Raj |
| Died | 19 July 1947 (aged 46) Yangon, British Burma |
| Resting place | Martyrs' Mausoleum, Myanmar |
| Political party | Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL) |
| Spouse | Khin Saw |
| Children | Tin Hla Win Saw Win Aye Win Khin Mya Win Sein Win Htwe Win |
| Relatives | Aung San (brother) Aung San Oo (nephew) Aung San Suu Kyi (niece) |
| Alma mater | University of Rangoon |
| Profession | Headmaster |
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