Than Shwe | |
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သန်းရွှေ | |
![]() Than Shwe in 2010 | |
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council | |
In office 23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011 | |
Prime Minister | See list
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Deputy | Maung Aye |
Preceded by | Saw Maung |
Succeeded by | Thein Sein (as President) |
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Myanmar | |
In office 23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011 | |
Deputy | Maung Aye |
Preceded by | Saw Maung |
Succeeded by | Min Aung Hlaing |
Prime Minister of Myanmar | |
In office 23 April 1992 – 25 August 2003 | |
Leader | Himself |
Preceded by | Saw Maung |
Succeeded by | Khin Nyunt |
Personal details | |
Born | [2] Kyaukse, Upper Burma, British Burma (present-day Myanmar) | 2 February 1933
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Spouse | Kyaing Kyaing |
Relations | Nay Shwe Thway Aung (grandson) |
Children | Multiple, including: Htun Naing Shwe Kyaing San Shwe Thandar Shwe Khin Pyone Shwe Aye Aye Thin Shwe Kyi Kyi Shwe Dewa Shwe Thant Zaw Shwe |
Alma mater | Officers Training School, Bahtoo, Frunze Military Academy (Soviet Union) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1953–2011 |
Rank | ![]() |
Than Shwe (Burmese: သန်းရွှေ; pronounced [θáɰ̃ ʃwè]; born 2 February 1933) is a retired Burmese army general who held influential positions within Myanmar's government.[3][4] Serving as the Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) from 1992 to 2011, he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape.[5][6][7][8][9][10] During his tenure, he exercised considerable authority, contributing to a centralized power structure.[11][12][13][14] His governance saw the implementation of various policies aimed at economic development, modernization and infrastructure improvements.[15][16][17][18] Than Shwe was also involved in efforts to stabilize the country and manage internal conflicts.[19] While his leadership was marked by significant achievements, it also faced scrutiny and criticism, particularly regarding allegations of human rights abuses and restrictions on political freedoms.[20][21][22][23] Than Shwe's tenure coincided with a period of political transition and international scrutiny, with Myanmar experiencing both internal and external challenges.[24][25][26][27]
Occupying key positions, including Prime Minister of Myanmar, Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Defence Services, and head of the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), Than Shwe has elicited various perspectives on his governance.[28][29][30][31][32] In March 2011, he officially stepped down as head of state, facilitating the transition to his chosen successor, Thein Sein.[33][34][35][36][37] As the head of the Armed Forces, he was succeeded by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.[38][39][40] Than Shwe continues to wield significant influence within the military.[41][42][43][44][45]
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