Aung Gyi
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For the Burmese weightlifter, see Aung Gyi (weightlifter).
Brigadier General Aung Gyi (Burmese: အောင်ကြီး [ʔàʊɰ̃ dʑí]; 16 February 1919 – 25 October 2012) was a Burmese military officer and politician. He was a cofounder of the National League for Democracy and served as president of the party.
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Quick Facts President of the National League for Democracy, Leader ...
Aung Gyi | |
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အောင်ကြီး 陈旺枝 | |
President of the National League for Democracy | |
In office 27 September 1988 – 3 December 1988 | |
Leader | Aung San Suu Kyi |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Tin Oo |
Member of the Revolutionary Council of Burma | |
In office 2 March 1962 – 8 February 1963 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 February 1919 Paungde, British Burma |
Died | 25 October 2012(2012-10-25) (aged 93) Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar |
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Nationality | Burmese |
Spouse | Mu Mu Thein |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Politician (1963–2012); Deputy Commander-in-Chief (until 1963) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Union of Burma |
Branch/service | Burmese Army |
Years of service | 1948–1963 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 4th Burma Rifles |
Commands | Western Regional Military Command |
Battles/wars | Rohingya conflict |
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