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U Ba Win (11 June 1901 -- 19 July 1947)
U BA WIN was the Minister of Supply and Trade in General Aung San’s Cabinet. His father was U Phar, a lawyer, and his mother was Daw Suu, and they had 9 children. U Ba Win was their eldest son.
He was born on 11 June 1901. He graduated with Bachelor of Science (Math) in 1929 and then he became a teacher at Yenangyaung National High School. He married Daw Khin Saw, a daughter of U Aunt and Daw Shwe May, in 1935.
He was the chairman of the Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League (AFPFL, Yenangyaung). While serving as the Minister, he made contribution to preparing the draft of the Constitution.
He was assassinated on 19 July 1947 at 10:37 am.
He was survived by his wife and six children (Ma Tin Hla Win, Maung Saw Win, Maung Aye Win, Ma Khin Mya Win, Maung Sein Win (Dr Sein Win) and Maung Htwe Win).
