Hsu Shin

Maung
Hsu Shin
Native name ဆုရှင်
Born Myo Thant
(1932-01-01)January 1, 1932
Myaungmya, British Burma
Died 2 June 2009(2009-06-02) (aged 77)
North Okkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Cause of death Pneumonia
Nationality Burmese
Alma mater Rangoon University
Syracuse University
Boston University
Occupation Writer
Parent(s) Chit Pe
Sein Myint
Awards Burma National Literature Award (1967, 2002)
Thuta Swesone literary award (2006)

Maung Hsu Shin (Burmese: ဆုရှင်), also spelt Maung Su Shin, born Myo Thant, was a prominent Burmese writer, best known for his science works. He attended Myoma High School in Yangon.[1]

References

  1. Zon Pann Pwint (8 June 2009). "Famed science writer, translator Maung Su Shin passes away". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 8 April 2012.



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