Bogyoke (General) Aung San (13 February 1915 - 19 July 1947) was a Burmese revolutionary; nationalist; and founder of the modern Burmese army; the Tatmadaw. He was a founder of Communist Party of Burma and was instrumental in bringing about Burma's independence from British colonial rule; but was assassinated six months before its final achievement. He is recognized as the leading architect of independence; and the founder of the Union of Burma. Aung San was the father of Nobel Peace laureate and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.