List of Presidents of Burma
Encyclopedia
This is a list of Presidents
of Burma, also called Myanmar, since its independence in 1948.
The second section lists the Chairmen of the totalitarian Burma Socialist Programme Party (BSPP)
in 1962-1988, then possessing full control over the country and hence de facto representing the executive power.
President of Burma
The President of Burma is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and leads the executive branch of the Burmese government, and heads the Cabinet of Burma. The president is elected by members of parliament, not by the general population. The Presidential...
of Burma, also called Myanmar, since its independence in 1948.
The second section lists the Chairmen of the totalitarian Burma Socialist Programme Party (BSPP)
Burma Socialist Programme Party
Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP...
in 1962-1988, then possessing full control over the country and hence de facto representing the executive power.
List of Heads of State of Burma/Myanmar (1948–Present)
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)| # | Name (Birth–Death) (Title) |
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| Union of Burma Post-independence Burma, 1948–1962 The first years of Burmese independence were marked by successive insurgencies by the Red Flag Communists led by Thakin Soe, the White Flag Communists led by Thakin Than Tun, the Yèbaw Hpyu led by Bo La Yaung, a member of the Thirty Comrades, army rebels calling themselves the Revolutionary Burma... |
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| 1 | Sao Shwe Thaik Sao Shwe Thaik Sao Shwe Thaik was the first president of the Union of Burma and the last Saopha of Yawnghwe. His full royal style was Kambawsarahta Thiri Pawaramahawuntha Thudamaraza. He was a well-respected Shan political figure in Burma... |
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4 January 1948 | 16 March 1952 | Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League The Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League , or hpa hsa pa la by its Burmese acronym, was the main political party in Burma from 1945 until 1962... |
| 2 | Ba U Ba U Dr. Ba U was the 2nd President of Union of Burma and a lawyer, High Court judge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Burma , and President of Burma from 16 March 1952 to 13 March 1957. He was a member of the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League. Ba U served as a judge under British, Japanese and... |
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16 March 1952 | 13 March 1957 | Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League The Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League , or hpa hsa pa la by its Burmese acronym, was the main political party in Burma from 1945 until 1962... |
| 3 | Win Maung Win Maung Mahn Win Maung was the third president of Union of Burma . He was appointed president by Prime Minister U Nu in March 1957. He served for five years until 2 March 1962, when General Ne Win's military coup d'état ousted Nu's government.-Biography:... |
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13 March 1957 | 2 March 1962 | Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League The Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League , or hpa hsa pa la by its Burmese acronym, was the main political party in Burma from 1945 until 1962... |
| Ne Win Ne Win Ne Win was Burmese a politician and military commander. He was Prime Minister of Burma from 1958 to 1960 and 1962 to 1974 and also head of state from 1962 to 1981... Revolutionary Council |
2 March 1962 | 2 March 1974 | Military (1962–1972) ↓ Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP... (1972–1974) |
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| Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma Burmese Way to Socialism The Burmese Way to Socialism refers to the ideology of the Socialist regime in Burma, from 1962 to 1988, when the 1962 coup d'état was led by Ne Win and the military to remove U Nu from power... |
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| 4 | Ne Win Ne Win Ne Win was Burmese a politician and military commander. He was Prime Minister of Burma from 1958 to 1960 and 1962 to 1974 and also head of state from 1962 to 1981... |
2 March 1974 | 9 November 1981 | Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP... |
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9 November 1981 | 27 July 1988 | Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP... |
| 6 | Sein Lwin Sein Lwin Sein Lwin , was a President of Myanmar for 17 days in 1988.He joined the Army in 1943, and in 1944 joined Ne Win’s 4th Burma Rifles. He is believed to have personally killed Karen rebel leader Saw Ba U Gyi. General Sein Lwin had a reputation as being a henchman for General Ne Win... |
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27 July 1988 | 12 August 1988 | Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP... |
| Aye Ko Aye Ko Lieutenant General Aye Ko is the former Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Union of Myanmar.-Military career:Aye Ko joined Myanmar Armed Forces on 20 April 1952 as Second Lieutenant for 2nd Company in No. 15 Infantry Battalion. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 April 1953. He... |
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12 August 1988 | 19 August 1988 | Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP... |
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| 7 | Maung Maung Maung Maung Dr. Maung Maung was the 7th President of Union of Myanmar, and a well-known writer.-Biography:Maung Maung was the son of lawyer U Sint and his wife Daw Aye Tin. He graduated from BTN High School. He attended the fourth intake of the Defence Services Academy. In 1946, he received the degree of... |
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19 August 1988 | 18 September 1988 | Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party Burma Socialist Programme Party was formed by the Ne Win's military regime that seized power in 1962 and was the sole political party allowed to exist legally in Burma during the period of military rule from 1964 until its demise in the aftermath of the popular uprising of 1988.-History:The BSPP... |
| Saw Maung Saw Maung Senior General Saw Maung was the founder of the State Peace and Development Council in Myanmar. He served as their Chairman from 1988 to 1992.-Early life and career:... and Order Restoration Council State Peace and Development Council The State Peace and Development Council was the official name of the military regime of Burma , which seized power in 1988. On 30 March 2011, Senior General Than Shwe signed a decree to officially dissolve the Council.... |
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18 September 1988 | 23 September 1988 | Military | |
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| Saw Maung Saw Maung Senior General Saw Maung was the founder of the State Peace and Development Council in Myanmar. He served as their Chairman from 1988 to 1992.-Early life and career:... and Order Restoration Council |
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23 September 1988 | 18 June 1989 | Military | |
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| Saw Maung Saw Maung Senior General Saw Maung was the founder of the State Peace and Development Council in Myanmar. He served as their Chairman from 1988 to 1992.-Early life and career:... and Order Restoration Council |
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18 June 1989 | 23 April 1992 | Military | |
| Than Shwe Than Shwe Senior General Than Shwe is a Burmese military leader and politician who was chairman of the State Peace and Development Council from 1992 to 2011. During the period, he held key positions of power including commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces and head of Union Solidarity and... and Order Restoration Council |
23 April 1992 | 15 November 1997 | Military | ||
| Than Shwe Than Shwe Senior General Than Shwe is a Burmese military leader and politician who was chairman of the State Peace and Development Council from 1992 to 2011. During the period, he held key positions of power including commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces and head of Union Solidarity and... Development Council State Peace and Development Council The State Peace and Development Council was the official name of the military regime of Burma , which seized power in 1988. On 30 March 2011, Senior General Than Shwe signed a decree to officially dissolve the Council.... |
15 November 1997 | 21 October 2010 | |||
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| Than Shwe Than Shwe Senior General Than Shwe is a Burmese military leader and politician who was chairman of the State Peace and Development Council from 1992 to 2011. During the period, he held key positions of power including commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces and head of Union Solidarity and... Development Council |
21 October 2010 | 30 March 2011 | Military | ||
| 8 | Thein Sein Thein Sein Thein Sein is a Burmese politician and military figure who has been president of Myanmar since March 2011. Previously, he was Prime Minister from 2007 until 2011... |
30 March 2011 | Incumbent | Union Solidarity and Development Party Union Solidarity and Development Party The Union Solidarity and Development Party , which was registered on 2 June 2010 by the Union Election Commission as a political party, is the successor to the Burmese government's mass organization, the Union Solidarity and Development Association. It is headed by Burmese President Thein Sein and... |
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Chairmen of the Burma Socialist Programme Party (1962–1988)
- Ne WinNe WinNe Win was Burmese a politician and military commander. He was Prime Minister of Burma from 1958 to 1960 and 1962 to 1974 and also head of state from 1962 to 1981...
(4 July 1962 – 23 July 1988) - Sein LwinSein LwinSein Lwin , was a President of Myanmar for 17 days in 1988.He joined the Army in 1943, and in 1944 joined Ne Win’s 4th Burma Rifles. He is believed to have personally killed Karen rebel leader Saw Ba U Gyi. General Sein Lwin had a reputation as being a henchman for General Ne Win...
(26 July 1988 – 12 August 1988) - Maung MaungMaung MaungDr. Maung Maung was the 7th President of Union of Myanmar, and a well-known writer.-Biography:Maung Maung was the son of lawyer U Sint and his wife Daw Aye Tin. He graduated from BTN High School. He attended the fourth intake of the Defence Services Academy. In 1946, he received the degree of...
(19 August 1988 – 18 September 1988)
See also
- Burma
- Politics of Burma
- List of colonial heads of Burma
- President of BurmaPresident of BurmaThe President of Burma is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and leads the executive branch of the Burmese government, and heads the Cabinet of Burma. The president is elected by members of parliament, not by the general population. The Presidential...
- Vice President of BurmaVice President of BurmaThe Vice President of Burma also known as Vice President of Myanmar, is the second highest-ranking post in the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The office was established by the 2008 Burmese constitution and ranks directly after the President...
- Prime Minister of Burma
- Lists of Incumbents