Paragu
Burmese writer (1921–2011)
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Paragu (Burmese: ပါရဂူ; pronounced [pàɹəɡù]; 10 November 1921 – 9 April 2011) was a Burmese writer. He was a multilingual writer in Burmese, Japanese, Hindi and Pali and published 100 books until he died. He built and owned a library, the Paragu Shantiniketan Library, in Yangon.[1] He was buried at the Yayway Cemetery in Yangon.[2]
Born
10 November 1921
Hla Kyaing လှကြိုင်
10 November 1921
Thandantanaw village, Hinthada District, British Burma
Resting placeYayway Cemetery, Yangon
OthernamesWeizza
Hla Kyaing
Ponnayika
Hla Kyaing
Ponnayika
Paragu | |
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| ပါရဂူ | |
| Born | Hla Kyaing လှကြိုင် 10 November 1921 Thandantanaw village, Hinthada District, British Burma |
| Died | 9 April 2011 (aged 89) |
| Resting place | Yayway Cemetery, Yangon |
| Other names | Weizza Hla Kyaing Ponnayika |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Parent(s) | Ba Saw May Thote |