Mahn Thet San (; 1930–2008) was a Burmese academic and civil servant of ethnic Mon descent, known for his work in preserving Mon literature and culture. Born in Kawhnat village in Moulmein Township, he was educated at the

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, where he earned master's and doctoral degrees in

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in 1955 and 1957 respectively. He served as the deputy minister of the

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, and as rector of Moulmein College and Bassein Degree College. Thet San died on 10 October 2008 at his home in Mayangone Township,

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and was subsequently buried at

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. He was 78 (in his 79th year).

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Thet San, Mahn Burmese Mon people Academic staff of Mawlamyine University Burmese civil servants 1930 births 2008 deaths People from Mon State