Setkya Dewi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Setkya Dewi

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1813

Place of Birth: Inwa, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Date of Death: 12-Nov-1876

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Setkya Dewi (Burmese: ????????; Sanskrit: Cakrádévi; 22 December 1813 – 12 November 1876), commonly known by her regnal title Thiri Pavara Mahayazeinda Yadana Dewi (Burmese: ??????? ??????????? ????????; Pali: Siripavaramaharajindaratanadevi), was the chief queen of King Mindon Min during the Konbaung dynasty.
She had a strong influence over her husband and was known for her knowledge of modern science and astrology.
She was popular with the British and visitors would often bring her gifts relating to her astrological interests.
She was also known for her extraordinary kindness.She died in 1876 and was buried in the Mandalay Palace stockade.
Her tomb was the third erected within the sacred precincts of the Palace, the first being that of Khin The (the Queen of the Northern Palace), the favourite wife of King Mindon.