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Ba U
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| 2nd President of Burma | |
| In office 16 March 1952 – 13 March 1957 |
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| Prime Minister | U Nu Ba Swe |
| Preceded by | Sao Shwe Thaik |
| Succeeded by | Win Maung |
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| Born | 26 May 1887 Pathein, Lower Burma, British India |
| Died | 9 November 1963 (aged 76) Yangon, Burma (Myanmar) |
| Nationality | Burma |
| Political party | AFPFL |
| Spouses | Daw Nyein (died 1922) Daw Aye (died 1941) |
| Education | MA (Cantab), LLD |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
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| Awards | Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha |
Sir Ba U (born 26 May 1887 – died 9 November 1963) was an important Burmese politician and lawyer. He served as the main judge of Burma's highest court from 1948 to 1952. Later, he became the second President of Burma, leading the country from March 16, 1952, to March 13, 1957.
Early Life and Education
Ba U was born on May 26, 1887, in a town called Pathein. This town is located in the Irrawaddy delta region of Burma. His parents were U Poe Hla and Daw Nyunt.
He finished his high school studies at Rangoon Government High School. In 1907, he traveled to England to attend the University of Cambridge. There, he studied law and finished his degree in 1912. Years later, in the early 1950s, he received a special honorary degree from the University of Rangoon.
Career as a Judge and Leader
After finishing his law studies, Ba U worked as a lawyer in Yangon from 1913 to 1921. In 1921, he became a judge in a district court. He continued to rise in his career.
From 1948 to 1952, he held a very important position. He was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Burma. This meant he was the top judge in the country. In 1947, he was given a special honor and was "knighted" by the British.
Ba U was also a member of a political group called the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League. This group played a big role in Burma's history. He served as a judge under different governments, including British, Japanese, and Burmese rule. He also wrote a book about his life called Ba, My Burma: The Autobiography of a President.
Family Life
In 1913, Ba U married Daw Nyein. She was the daughter of a retired district judge. They had two sons together. Sadly, Daw Nyein passed away in 1922.
A year later, in 1923, he married Daw Aye. She was the daughter of a governor named Soe Pe. With Daw Aye, he had two more sons and one daughter. Daw Aye died in 1941. Ba U himself passed away on November 9, 1963.
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