Lee Kuan Yew
Chinese-Singaporean politician, 1st Prime Minister of Singapore
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About Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was a Singaporean politician and statesman best known for being the first Prime Minister of Singapore, a position he held from 1959 to 1990. During his tenure as Prime Minister, he helped Singapore to leap from a developing country to one of the world’s most developed countries. He is considered his nation's founding father.
Personal Life
He was married to Kwa Geok Choo, with whom he fathered three children, including Lee Hsien Loong, who became the third Prime Minister of Singapore in 2004.
Trivia
Under his leadership, he made English the main language in Singapore
Upon his death in 2015, the government of Singapore declared a week of national mourning.
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F.A.Q. about Lee Kuan Yew
When is his birthday?
Lee Kuan Yew's birthday is on September 16, 1923.
In how many days is his birthday?
Lee Kuan Yew's birthday is in 179 days
How old was Lee Kuan Yew when he died?
He was 91 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 23, 2015.
How old would he be today?
Lee Kuan Yew would be 99 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Lee Kuan Yew from?
He was born in Singapore.