Win Myint

ModernPoliticianMyanmar1951 — ?

Deposed Burmese president in 2021 coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

Myanmar

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score34.7

Win Myint — Complete Timeline

2018 AD

Elected President of MyanmarPolitical Action◆ Major

Win Myint was elected as the 10th President of Myanmar by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union). He succeeded Htin Kyaw and was seen as a close ally of Aung San Suu Kyi, serving as a figurehead president.

PresidencyMyanmarNLD

Impact: nationalconstructive

2021 AD

Deposed in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'étatPolitical Action

Win Myint was arrested by the Myanmar military during the 2021 coup d'

CoupArrestMyanmar

Impact: nationaltragic

2022 AD

Sentenced to prison on corruption chargesPolitical Action◆ Major

Win Myint was sentenced to four years in prison by a military-controlled court on charges of corruption related to election fraud. The charges were widely seen as politically motivated to legitimize the coup.

ImprisonmentCorruptionMyanmar

Impact: nationaltragic