| Kanaung ကနောင်မင်းသား | |||||
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| Crown Prince of Burma Prince of Kanaung | |||||
| Tenure | 18 February 1853 – 2 August 1866 | ||||
| Coronation | 11 June 1853 | ||||
| Predecessor | Pagan | ||||
| Successor | Thibaw | ||||
| Monarch | Mindon Min | ||||
| Born | 31 January 1820 Amarapura | ||||
| Died | 2 August 1866 (aged 46) Mandalay | ||||
| Burial | |||||
| Spouse | 18 wives in total, including Hlaing Hteik Khaung Tin, Crown Princess | ||||
| Issue | 20 sons, 15 daughters | ||||
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| House | Konbaung | ||||
| Father | Tharrawaddy | ||||
| Mother | Me Nu, Queen of South Palace | ||||
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism | ||||
Kanaung Mintha (Burmese: ကနောင်မင်းသား; 31 January 1820 – 2 August 1866) was crown prince of Burma and son of King Tharrawaddy and younger brother of King Mindon of Burma. Towards the end of the Second Anglo-Burmese War, Kanaung and Mindon overthrew their half brother Pagan (1848–1853); Mindon ascended the throne and Kanaung became the Heir Apparent on 11 July 1853.[1] He was the fiery "War Prince" and the peoples' idol.[2] Kanaung attempted to modernize the country by sending scholars to Western countries and by founding an arms industry. However, his efforts were cut short when he was killed by his two nephews. Notwithstanding his short life, he is revered by Burmese nationals for his innovations in modernizing Burma.
- ^ Dr Yi Yi (1982). "Life at the Burmese Court under the Konbaung Kings" (PDF). Historical Research Department, Rangoon.
- ^ Shway Yoe (Sir James George Scott) 1882. The Burman – His Life and Notions. New York: The Norton Library 1963. p. 456.
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