About
Ne Win was a Burmese general and politician who played a significant role in the country's history. He served as Prime Minister of Burma for two terms, from 1958 to 1960 and again from 1962 to 1974. He later became the President of Burma from 1962 to 1981. Ne Win is most notably known for being Burma's military dictator during the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma period from 1962 to 1988, a period marked by significant political and economic changes.
Career Timeline
First Term as Prime Minister
Appointed Prime Minister of Burma for the first time.
Military Coup
Seizes power in a military coup.
Burmese Way to Socialism
Implements socialist policies, nationalizing industries.
President of Burma
Becomes President of Burma.
Steps Down as President
Officially steps down as President, influence remains.
End of Influence
Loses influence after pro-democracy uprising.
Death Under House Arrest
Dies under house arrest.
Legacy as Dictator
Remembered as a controversial military dictator.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026