U Nu
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Summary
U Nu was born on May 25, 1907[1], in Wakema[2]. He died on February 14, 1995[3], in Yangon[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,335 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Myanmar[8]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Myanmar[9]
- Educated at: University of Yangon[10], Basic Education High School No. 2 Dagon[11]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of political party: Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League[14]
- Commons category: U Nu[15]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[16]
- Participant in: Asian–African Conference[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Burmese[18]
- Name in native language: ဦးနု[19]
- Name in kana: ウ・ヌー[20]
Why It Matters
U Nu has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He has been cited as an influence by Buddhist socialism[23], a social movement[24].
FAQs
Where was U Nu born?
U Nu was born in Wakema[2].
Where did U Nu die?
U Nu died in Yangon[4].
What did U Nu do for work?
U Nu worked as a politician[5] and writer[6].
Where did U Nu go to school?
U Nu was educated at University of Yangon[10] and Basic Education High School No. 2 Dagon[11].
Who did U Nu influence?
U Nu has been cited as an influence by Buddhist socialism[23].