Taw Sein Ko
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Taw Sein Ko was Burma's first recorded archaeologist. He was the son of a Hokkien Chinese
father with ancestry from Amoy
, China, Taw Sein Sun (杜成孫) and Daw Nu , a Shan princess. He graduated from Rangoon College in 1881 and read law at the British Inner Temple
, Inns of Court
in 1892. He was an advocate for modernizing Burma's medical education system, and unsuccessfully lobbied for incorporating indigenous treatments and practices into school curriculum.
In 1912, Taw Sein Ko was awarded the Gold Kaisar-i-Hind
Medal from Delhi Durbar and in 1917, he was knighted by King George V
(1865–1936) with the Imperial Service Order
as the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire.
He died at the age of 66 years in Mandalay
and left behind his wife, six sons and one daughter.
Burmese Chinese
The Burmese Chinese or Chinese Burmese are a group of overseas Chinese born or raised in Burma . Although the Chinese officially make up three percent of the population, the actual figure is believed to be much higher...
father with ancestry from Amoy
Amoy
Xiamen, or Amoy, is a city on the southeast coast of China.Amoy may also refer to:*Amoy dialect, a dialect of the Hokkien lects, which are part of the Southern Min group of Chinese languages...
, China, Taw Sein Sun (杜成孫) and Daw Nu , a Shan princess. He graduated from Rangoon College in 1881 and read law at the British Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
, Inns of Court
Inns of Court
The Inns of Court in London are the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales. All such barristers must belong to one such association. They have supervisory and disciplinary functions over their members. The Inns also provide libraries, dining facilities and professional...
in 1892. He was an advocate for modernizing Burma's medical education system, and unsuccessfully lobbied for incorporating indigenous treatments and practices into school curriculum.
In 1912, Taw Sein Ko was awarded the Gold Kaisar-i-Hind
Kaisar-i-Hind
The Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
Medal from Delhi Durbar and in 1917, he was knighted by King George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
(1865–1936) with the Imperial Service Order
Imperial Service Order
The Imperial Service Order was established by King Edward VII in August 1902. It was awarded on retirement to the administration and clerical staff of the Civil Service throughout the British Empire for long and meritorious service. Normally a person must have served for 25 years to become...
as the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire.
He died at the age of 66 years in Mandalay
Mandalay
Mandalay is the second-largest city and the last royal capital of Burma. Located north of Yangon on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, the city has a population of one million, and is the capital of Mandalay Region ....
and left behind his wife, six sons and one daughter.