Sao Saimong | |
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 Sao Saimong in his youth | |
| Born | 13 November 1913 |
| Died | 14 July 1987 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Other names | Sao Sāimöng Mangrāi |
| Alma mater | Rangoon University University of London |
| Occupation | Government minister |
| Known for | Reformed the Shan script |
| Spouse | Mi Mi Khaing |
| Children | Yin Yin Nwe among others... |
| Parent | Kawng Kiao Intaleng |
Sao Sāimöng (also Sao Sāimöng Mangrāi; 13 November 1913 – 14 July 1987) was a member of the princely family of Kengtung State. He was a government minister in Burma (now Myanmar) soon after independence; he was also a scholar, historian and linguist. His wife, Mi Mi Khaing, was also a scholar and writer.