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U Thant: UN Secretary-General from 1961 to 1971.
Born in Pantanaw (died at age 65).
5 awards including Gandhi Peace Award.
Studied at University of Yangon.
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AWARDS (5)
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Gandhi Peace Award
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Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
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United Nations Peace Medal
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United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights
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Biography
Thant, known honorifically as U Thant, was a Burmese diplomat and the third secretary-general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971, the first non-Scandinavian as well as Asian to hold the position. He held the office for a record 10 years and one month.
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How old was U Thant?
U Thant was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
Where was U Thant born?
U Thant was born in Pantanaw.
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You can find more about U Thant on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
