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David Marshall

Singaporean politician (1908-1995)

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David Saul Marshall was a Singaporean lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as the first chief minister of Singapore from April 1955 to June 1956. He resigned after just over a year into his chief ministership after his delegation to London regarding negotiations for self-governance was rejected by the British.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Singapore wd
Died
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Place of death
Singapore wd
Citizenship
Singapore wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician, lawyer, jurist wd
Political party
Labour Front wd
Education
University of London, Saint Andrew's Secondary School wd

Positions held wd

  • ambassador of Singapore (1978–1993)
  • Member of the Parliament of Singapore (15 July 1961 – 3 September 1963)
  • Chief Minister of Singapore (6 April 1955 – 7 June 1956)
  • Member of the Parliament of Singapore (2 April 1955 – 29 April 1957)

Questions

When was David Marshall born?
David Marshall was born on 12 March 1908 in Singapore.
What positions has David Marshall held?
Positions held by David Marshall include: ambassador of Singapore (1978–1993); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (1961–1963); Chief Minister of Singapore (1955–1956); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (1955–1957).
Where did David Marshall study?
David Marshall was educated at University of London, Saint Andrew's Secondary School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): David Marshall · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q687956 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: David Saul Marshall, 1930s (cropped).jpg by Allen & Gledhill (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"David Marshall". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/david-marshall. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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