Po Kya (Burmese: ဖိုးကျား, also spelled Pho Kyar; 23 March 1891 – 11 April 1942) is considered one of the top Burmese authors and education reformists in 20th century Myanmar. He is regarded as the father of Burmese short stories, a key member of the Nationalist Education movement of the 1930s and also a literary genius. His works continue to be popular with both the young and old in Myanmar.
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23 March 1891 Nibban Village, Hinthada, Pegu Province, British Burma
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Died |
11 April 1942 (aged 51) Htantabin, Pegu Division, British Burma
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