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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