Lee Kuan Yew
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Lee Kuan Yew 🌐

李光耀 (Known as "Prime Minister & Minister Mentor")
Prime Minister & Minister Mentor, Statesman, Political Leader, Historical Figure
Born 1923-09-16 🌐 Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Passed Away 2015-03-23 Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Lifespan 91 years old
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"From Third World to First."

Archival Overview

World-renowned master of statecraft who authored Singapore's economic miracle ('From Third World to First') based on meritocracy, pragmatism, anti-corruption, and multi-racial harmony.

Biographical Record

Lee Kuan Yew was a Singaporean statesman and lawyer who served as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. Recognized as the nation's founding father, he transformed Singapore from a vulnerable, resource-poor colonial port into one of the world's most prosperous, safe, corruption-free, and technologically advanced metropolises within a single generation.

World-renowned master of statecraft who authored Singapore's economic miracle ('From Third World to First') based on meritocracy, pragmatism, anti-corruption, and multi-racial harmony.

Key Life Milestones

1965-08-09

Proclamation of Singapore Independence

Announced Singapore's sovereignty with tears of determination after separation from Malaysia, committing to build a viable multiracial nation.

1990-11-28

Stepping Down as Prime Minister

Handed over executive power smoothly after 31 years as Prime Minister, leaving Singapore with the highest GDP per capita in Asia.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Ashes kept privately, Singapore
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
GPS: 1.3521, 103.8198
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