Min Aung Hlaing

Burmese military leader who seized power in 2021 and became President in 2026.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Min Aung Hlaing
Role / Field:
Burmese military leader who seized power in 2021 and became President in 2026.
Born:
1956-07-03
Century / Era:
1956s Historical Era
Database Source:
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Origins & Foundations

Min Aung Hlaing (born 3 July 1956) is a Burmese politician and retired military officer who has been the 11th president of Myanmar since April 2026, having ruled the country continuously since seizing power in February 2021 through a military coup d'état against the elected government. Prior to the start of his nominally civilian presidency, he was a military ruler under various titles. He was appointed the commander-in-chief of Defence Services—the leader of the Tatmadaw—in 2011 and remained in that post through the period of military rule, until stepping down in 2026 to become the president. Born in Minbu, Min Aung Hlaing studied law at the Rangoon Arts and Science University before joining the military.

Key Developments & Impact

Rising through its ranks, he became Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services by 2011 and a senior general by 2013. After the 2015 general election saw the National League for Democracy (NLD) assume power, he worked to ensure the military's continued role in politics and forestalled the peace process with ethnic armed organizations. A United Nations fact-finding mission found he orchestrated the Rohingya genocide, for which the International Criminal Court is formally considering issuing...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1956 (1956-07-03): Birth of Min Aung Hlaing — Burmese military leader who seized power in 2021 and became President in 2026.
  2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — He was appointed the commander-in-chief of Defence Services—the leader of the Tatmadaw—in 2011 and remained in that post through the period of military rule, until stepping down in 2026 to become the president.
  3. 2015: 2015 Milestone — After the 2015 general election saw the National League for Democracy (NLD) assume power, he worked to ensure the military's continued role in politics and forestalled the peace process with ethnic armed organizations.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Min Aung Hlaing

True or False: “Min Aung Hlaing's primary political focus after the 2015 NLD victory was to facilitate a smooth transition to civilian rule.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Instead, he actively worked to ensure the military's continued and dominant role within Myanmar's political landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Min Aung Hlaing

Who was Min Aung Hlaing and what are their primary contributions?

Burmese military leader who seized power in 2021 and became President in 2026. Origins & Foundations: Min Aung Hlaing (born 3 July 1956) is a Burmese politician and retired military officer who has been the 11th president of Myanmar since April 2026, having ruled the country continuously since seizing power in February 2021 through a military coup d'état against the elected government. Prior to the start of his nominally civilian presidency, he was a military ruler under various titles. He was appointed the commander-in-chief of Defence Services—the leader of the Tatmadaw—in 2011 and remained in that post through the period of military rule, until stepping down in 2026 to become the president. Born in Minbu, Min Aung Hlaing studied law at the Rangoon Arts and Science University before joining the military.

When was Min Aung Hlaing born and during which historical era did they live?

Min Aung Hlaing was born on 1956-07-03. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1956 Chrono-Archive.

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