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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 Moulmein, British Burma |
| Died | 6 May 1989 (aged 82–83) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Occupation | Politician, soldier |
| Known for | One of the Founders of the Communist Party of Burma |
Thakin Soe (Burmese: သခင်စိုး, pronounced [θəkʰiɰ̃ só]; 1906 – 6 May 1989) was a founding member of the Communist Party of Burma and a leader of the Anti-Fascist Organisation. He is regarded as one of Burma's most prominent communist leaders.[1]
- ^ Lintner, Bertil. The Rise and Fall of the Communist Party of Burma (CPB). Southeast Asia Program series, no. 6. Ithaca, N.Y.: Southeast Asia Program, Cornell University, 1990. p. 6