Sir U Thwin

Sir U Thwin (Burmese: ဆာဦးသွင်; 1878 – 1966) was a prominent Burmese merchant, philanthropist, and Buddhist lay leader during the British colonial period and the early years of independent Myanmar (Burma). He is recognised for his commercial achievements, his significant contributions to the revitalization and advancement of Burmese Buddhism, and his role in establishing key national institutions.