Famous People from Myanmar

18 notable historical figures from Myanmar, including leaders, artists, scientists, and other influential people.

politician (8)military officer (4)military leader (3)monarch (3)military personnel (2)human rights defender (1)diplomat (1)army officer (1)army soldier (1)writer (1)

Aung San Suu Kyi

1945 – Present

former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy

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Born June 19Wikipedia →

Than Shwe

1933 – Present

Burmese senior general and head of state of Myanmar of Myanmar from 1992 to 2011

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Born February 2Wikipedia →

Ne Win

1911 – 2002

Military leader and head of state of Burma from 1962 to 1988

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Born May 24Wikipedia →

Min Aung Hlaing

1956 – Present

Military dictator of Myanmar since 2021

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Born July 3Wikipedia →

Htin Kyaw

1946 – Present

Burmese politician and scholar serving as the 9th President of Myanmar

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Born July 20Wikipedia →

Myint Swe

1951 – 2025

Army officer and former Acting President of Myanmar (1951–2025)

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Born May 24Wikipedia →