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Hla Pe was born on 8 January, 1913 in Khaye village, British Burma, is an A 20th-century linguist. Discover Hla Pe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?

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Occupation Linguist
Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 8 January 1913
Birthday 8 January
Birthplace Khaye village, British Burma
Date of death 31 July, 2007
Died Place Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar
Nationality Myanmar

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1913

Dr. Hla Pe (လှဘေ, ; 8 January 1913 – 31 July 2007) was a prominent Burmese language linguist and a longtime contributor to the Myanmar–English Dictionary.

1938

After high school, he went to Rangoon University and earned an MA in Burmese in 1938.

He was selected for a state scholarship for further studies in London the same year.

1939

In 1939, he got a Diploma in Education from the Institute of Education, University of London.

1942

From 1942 to 1946, he was the news broadcaster, translator and commentator with the BBC Burmese.

At the same time he was an assistant editor of the Burmese–English Dictionary.

1944

In 1944 he obtained his doctorate in Burmese at the University of London's School of Oriental Studies (later renamed the School of Oriental and African Studies).

1948

He became an associate editor of the dictionary in 1948.

He devoted forty years to writing the dictionary.

Professor Hla Pe taught Burmese language and culture at SOAS from 1948 and was Professor of Burmese at SOAS from 1966 until his retirement in 1980.

He returned to Burma after his retirement and settled down in Mawlamyaing with his wife Than Mya.

On his return he brought back to Burma his lifelong collection of books, said to be worth about 50,000 USD, for donation to Burmese university libraries.

Considered one of the most prominent Burmese scholars and one of the founders of Burma Studies, he has written numerous academic articles for Burma journals and published many books in English and Burmese during his academic career.

1966

He was professor of Burmese language and culture at the University of London from 1966 to 1980.

He was born in Kha-ye village near Mawlamyine, British Burma, where he was brought up by four spinster aunts.

The son of a Burmese traditional doctor, he had his early education in the village monastery.

He then studied at government high school.

2007

Dr Hla Pe died in Mawlamyaing, Myanmar in 2007.

His obituary was written by John Okell OBE.

In Burmese