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Also Known As Shu Maung
Born May 24, 1911
Died December 5, 2002 (aged 91) • Yangon • Myanmar
Title / Office president (1974-1981), Myanmar • prime minister (1962-1974), Myanmar
Political Affiliation National Unity Party

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