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Maung Nyein Chan (Burmese: မောင်ငြိမ်ချမ်း, 15 June 1948 – 29 June 2010) was a Burmese comic book artist best known for a comic book series featuring a character named Sai Baydar.[1] Throughout his career, he authored over 220 comic books and directed several films.[1]
Maung Nyein Chan | |
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| မောင်ငြိမ်ချမ်း | |
| Born | Nyunt Tin 15 June 1948 |
| Died | 29 June 2010 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Alma mater | State School of Fine Arts |
| Spouse | Thein Thein Htun |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
He was born Nyunt Tin in Taungoo, Burma to parents Maung Pu and Mya Yin.[1] He attended the State School of Fine Art and began his career at Mandalay's Hantharwaddy newspaper.[1] He adopted the pen name "Maung Nyein Chan" during the publication of his first comic book, Yadana Pond.[1]
Maung Nyein Chan died on 29 June 2010 of a heart attack at the North Okkalapa Hospital.[1]
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edit- Thae Thae Htwe (12 July 2010). "Comic book artist Maung Nyein Chan passes away". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
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