Htin Kyaw

ModernPoliticianMyanmar1946 — ?

First civilian Burmese president in decades.

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Quick Facts

Born

1946

Country

Myanmar

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)27

Total Score34.8

Htin Kyaw — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Elected President of MyanmarPolitical Action

Htin Kyaw was elected as the first civilian President of Myanmar in over 50 years, following the National League for Democracy's landslide victory in the 2015 elections. He served as a proxy for Aung San Suu Kyi, who was constitutionally barred from the presidency.

PresidencyDemocracyMyanmar

Impact: nationalconstructive

2018 AD

Resigned from the presidencyPolitical Action

Htin Kyaw resigned from the presidency, citing health reasons. His resignation led to Win Myint succeeding him. The transition was peaceful and within the constitutional framework.

ResignationMyanmarNLD

Impact: national