Benjamin Henry Sheares
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| Order: | 2nd President of Singapore |
|---|---|
| Presidency began | January 2, 1971 |
| Presidency ended | May 12, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Singapore |
| Wife | S.G. Sheares |
| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew (1959–1990) |
Benjamin Henry Sheares (August 12, 1907-May 12, 1981) was the second President of Singapore. A Eurasian, Dr. Benjamin Sheares became Singapore's second president on January 2, 1971, and held the office of President until his death in 1981.
An obstetrician at the Kandang Kerbau Hospital and professor at the University of Malaya, Dr Sheares was also the first Chancellor of the National University of Singapore. He was succeeded as President by C. V. Devan Nair.
| Preceded by: Yusof bin Ishak | President of Singapore 1970–1981 | Followed by: Devan Nair |
Categories: 1907 births | 1981 deaths | Presidents of Singapore | Singaporean professors | Singaporean doctors | Eurasians
