# Punch Coomaraswamy

_Singaporean judge_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> 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:** 1925 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Segamat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P19))
- **Died:** 8 January 1999 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P570))
- **Place of death:** Singapore ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P20))
- **Occupation:** judge ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P106))
- **Education:** University of Nottingham ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P69))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151#P39))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Punch Coomaraswamy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_Coomaraswamy) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q67173151](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67173151) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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