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Also Known As Alaung Phra • Alompra • Aungzeya
Born 1714 • Myanmar
Died April 13, 1760 (aged 46) • Myanmar
Title / Office king (1752-1760), Myanmar
Founder Alaungpaya Dynasty
House / Dynasty Alaungpaya Dynasty

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