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Punch Coomaraswamy

Singaporean judge

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Punchardsheram "Punch" Coomaraswamy was a Singaporean judge, diplomat and politician who served as Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 1966 and 1970, and Singapore Ambassador to the United States between 1976 and 1984.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Segamat wd
Died
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Place of death
Singapore wd
Occupation
judge wd
Education
University of Nottingham wd

Positions held wd

  • Singaporean Ambassador to the United States (1976–1984)
  • President of Singapore (5 March 1968 – 5 May 1968)
  • Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (1966–1970)

Questions

When was Punch Coomaraswamy born?
Punch Coomaraswamy was born on 1925 in Segamat.
What positions has Punch Coomaraswamy held?
Positions held by Punch Coomaraswamy include: Singaporean Ambassador to the United States (1976–1984); President of Singapore (1968–1968); Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (1966–1970).
Where did Punch Coomaraswamy study?
Punch Coomaraswamy was educated at University of Nottingham.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Punch Coomaraswamy · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q67173151 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Punch Coomaraswamy". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/punch-coomaraswamy. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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