Soe Win

ModernGeneralMyanmar1947 — ?

Burmese prime minister during Saffron Revolution.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Myanmar

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score41.7

Soe Win — Complete Timeline

2004 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of MyanmarPolitical Action◆ Major

Soe Win was appointed Prime Minister of Myanmar by the State Peace and Development Council, succeeding Khin Nyunt. He served as a key figure in the military junta's government.

Military JuntaGovernment Appointment

Impact: national

2007 AD

Saffron Revolution CrackdownPolitical Action

As Prime Minister, Soe Win oversaw the military's violent suppression of the Saffron Revolution, a series of anti-government protests led by Buddhist monks. The crackdown resulted in numerous deaths, arrests, and international condemnation.

Saffron RevolutionHuman RightsRepression

Impact: nationaldestructive

Death in OfficeOther

Soe Win died in office on October 12, 2007, from leukemia. His death occurred shortly after the Saffron Revolution crackdown, and he was succeeded by Thein Sein.

DeathSuccession

Impact: national