Thakin Kodaw Hmaing

Thakin Kodaw Hmaing
Born	Maung Lun Maung (1876-03-23)23 March 1876 Walei Village, near Shwedaung, Pyay District, Kingdom of Myanmar
Died	23 July 1964(1964-07-23) (aged 88) Yangon, Myanmar
Resting place	Kandawmin Garden Mausolea, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
Pen name	Pandi Lay, Maung Sammadi, Saya Lun, Bow Bow Aung, Mr. Maung Hmaing, Thakin Kodaw Hmaing
Occupation	dramatist, poet, journalist, politician
Period	1898–1964
Genre	Nationalist
Notable works	Mr. Maung Hmaing Hmadawbon Wuttu 1916
Notable awards	Stalin Peace Prize (1954), Honorary Doctorate, University of Hamburg (1960)
Spouse	Ma Shin (1903–1913)

Thakin Kodaw Hmaing (Burmese: သခင်ကိုယ်တော်မှိုင်း, pronounced [θəkʰɪ̀ɰ̃ kòdɔ̀ m̥áiɰ̃]; 23 March 1876 – 23 July 1964) is considered one of the greatest Burmese poets, writers and political leaders in the 20th century history of Burma. He is regarded as the Father of Burmese nationalist and peace movements as well as a literary genius. His legacy and influence on the post-war generations can still be felt in both literature and the ongoing political situation in Myanmar (Burma).