Explanation

Thant is known honorifically as U Thant

He was a Burmese diplomat

He was the third secretary-general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971,

He is the first non-Scandinavian as well as Asian to hold the position.

He held the office for a record 10 years and one month

Born: 22 January 1909, Pantanaw, British Burma (now Myanmar)

Died: 25 November 1974 (aged 65)

Resting place: Kandawmin Garden Mausolea, Yangon, Myanmar

Political party: AFPFL