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Devan Nair

Malaysian-Singaporean politician, 3rd President of Singapore (1923–2005)

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Chengara Veetil Devan Nair,, was a Singaporean union leader and politician who served as the third president of Singapore from 1981 until his resignation in 1985.

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Born
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Place of birth
Jasin wd
Died
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Place of death
Hamilton wd
Citizenship
Singapore, Malaysia wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
People's Action Party (1979–1981), Democratic Action Party (1965–1967), People's Action Party (1954–1965), Malayische Kommunistische Partei (until 1950) wd
Education
Victoria School wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Singapore (23 October 1981 – 28 March 1985)
  • Member of the Parliament of Singapore (10 February 1979 – 13 October 1981)
  • Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 2nd Malaysian Parliament (18 May 1964 – 20 March 1969)

Questions

When was Devan Nair born?
Devan Nair was born on 5 August 1923 in Jasin.
What positions has Devan Nair held?
Positions held by Devan Nair include: President of Singapore (1981–1985); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (1979–1981); Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 2nd Malaysian Parliament (1964–1969).
Where did Devan Nair study?
Devan Nair was educated at Victoria School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Devan Nair · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q457929 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Devan Nair (3x4 crop).jpg by John Robert Cornell of Collaboration Journal of Integral Yoga (PDM-owner)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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