Kanaung Mintha
Noble person
1820 – 1866
Who was Kanaung Mintha?
Kanaung Mintha was a son of King Tharrawaddy and younger brother of King Mindon of Burma. Towards the end of the Second Anglo-Burmese War, Kanaung and Mindon overthrew their half brother Pagan; Mindon ascended the throne and Kanaung became the Heir Apparent on 11 July 1853. He was the fiery "War Prince" and the peoples' idol. Kanaung attempted to modernize the country by sending scholars to Western countries and by founding an arms industry. However, his efforts were cut short when he was killed by his two nephews. Notwithstanding his short life, he is revered by Burmese nationals for his innovations in modernizing Burma.
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- Born
- Jan 31, 1820
Amarapura - Parents
- Siblings
- Religion
- Theravada
- Profession
- Died
- Aug 2, 1866
Mandalay
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on July 23, 2013
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