Kanaung Mintha, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Burmese politician
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Place of Birth: Amarapura, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
About Kanaung Mintha
- Kanaung Mintha (Burmese: ?????????????; 31 January 1820 – 2 August 1866) 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 (1848–1853); 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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