Wee Kim Wee
4th President of Singapore (1915–2005)
Wee Kim Wee (Chinese: 黄金辉; pinyin: Huáng Jīnhuī; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ûiⁿ Kim-hui; 4 November 1915 – 2 May 2005) was a Singaporean diplomat who served as the fourth President of Singapore between 1985 and 1993.
Wee Kim Wee | |
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黃金輝 | |
| 4th President of Singapore | |
| In office 2 September 1985 – 1 September 1993 | |
| Prime Minister | See list |
| Preceded by | Devan Nair |
| Succeeded by | Ong Teng Chong |
| Singapore Ambassador to South Korea | |
| In office February 1981 – April 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew |
| Singapore Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office September 1980 – April 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew |
| Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia | |
| In office 1973 – September 1980 | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 November 1915 Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Died | 2 May 2005 (aged 89) Singapore |
| Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
| Resting place | Mandai Columbarium |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Koh Sok Hiong |
| Children | Wee Eng Hwa Bill Wee Hock Kee Wee Hong Neo Wee Bee Neo |
| Alma mater | Outram School Raffles Institution |
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Wee was the Ambassador to the Republic of Korea between 1981 and 1984, Ambassador to Japan between 1980 and 1984 and the High Commissioner to Malaysia between 1973 and 1980 before he was elected by the Parliament of Singapore as the President of Singapore.[1]
Wee died of prostate cancer in his home at Siglap Plain in Singapore on 2 May 2005 at the age of 89.
References
change- ↑ "Wee Kim Wee". National Library Board. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
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