Min Theinkha
Min Theinkha (Burmese: မင်းသိင်္ခ, also spelt Min Thane Kha); born Aung Htun, was a prominent Burmese writer, astrologer and political prisoner.[1] He began his literary career in 1976, adopting the pseudonym Min Theinkha, and wrote hundreds of novels and short stories throughout his career, including notable works such as Manusari, Ponna Ba Kun and Sanay Maung Maung.[2] He is best known for a series of detective novels set in Colonial Burma, featuring the hero Sarpalin Hnin Maung.[3] He was also a well-known astrologer and later taught astrology from his compound in Yangon Region's Hmawbi Township.[2] He died on 1 August 2008 at a private hospital in Kamayut Township in Yangon.[4]
Min Theinkha | |
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မင်းသိင်္ခ | |
| Born | Aung Htun 25 June 1939 Rangoon, British Burma |
| Died | 1 August 2008 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Yayway Cemetery, Yangon |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Alma mater | St. Paul's High School AV College University of Calcutta |
| Occupation | Writer and astrologer |
| Parent(s) | San Shein Tin Tin |
References
- "Burmese guru Min Thein Kha dies at 71". Democratic Voice of Burma. 4 August 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- "Min Thein Kha passes away". Mizzima. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- "Burmese guru Min Thein Kha dies at 71," DVB, 4 August 2008
- Khine Thazin Aung (11 August 2008). "Astrologer's funeral draws thousands of mourners". Myanmar Times. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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