Thibaw Min

Burmese King during British annexation

Thibaw Min - Burmese King during British annexation
Born

January 1st, 1859
166 years ago

Died

December 19th, 1916
108 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Burma

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Ruled as the last king of Burma from 1878 until the British annexation in 1885. The reign was marked by political turmoil and military conflict with the British Empire. Captured during the Third Anglo-Burmese War, abdicated the throne, and spent the rest of life in exile in India. The loss of sovereignty symbolized the end of the traditional Burmese monarchy.

Ruling as the last king of Burma

Losing sovereignty to British colonizers

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