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U Thant — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 22 January 1909 · Died: 25 November 1974 · Age at death: 65

How old was U Thant when he died?

U Thant died aged 65. He was born on 22 January 1909 and died on 25 November 1974.

Burmese diplomat who served as the third UN Secretary-General

Did you know?He played a crucial role in de-escalating the Cuban Missile Crisis by acting as a mediator between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Thant (Burmese: သန့်, MLCTS: san., pronounced; 22 January 1909 – 25 November 1974), known honorifically as U Thant, was a Burmese diplomat and the third secretary-general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971, the first Asian to hold the position. He held the office for a record 10 years and one month.

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Age at death: 65
Would be: 117
Years since death: 51

Born: January 22, 1909 · Pantanaw, Myanmar
Died: November 25, 1974
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Nationality: Burmese
Known for: Military, Politics, Literature

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Father: Po Hnit
Mother: Nan Thaung
Spouses: Daw Thein Tin, Daw Thein Tin

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