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S. R. Nathan

6th President of Singapore (1924–2016)

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Sellapan Ramanathan, often known as S. R. Nathan, was a Singaporean civil servant, diplomat and politician who served as the sixth president of Singapore between 1999 and 2011. He was the longest-serving president in the country's history, holding office for two full terms. Prior to his presidency, Nathan held various key positions in the public service, including roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Security and Intelligence Division (SID). He also served as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia and Ambassador to the United States.

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Born
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Place of birth
Singapore wd
Died
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Place of death
Singapore General Hospital wd
Citizenship
Singapore wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, civil servant wd
Political party
People's Action Party wd
Education
Universiti Malaya, Anglo-Chinese School, Victoria School, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Singapore (1 September 1999 – 31 August 2011)
  • Singaporean Ambassador to the United States
  • president

Awards wd

  • Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2012)
  • Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (1964)
  • Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (1967)
  • Pingat Jasa Gemilang (1975)
  • Order of Temasek (2013)
  • doctor honoris causa of Keiō University
  • Gold Olympic Order (2010)

Questions

When was S. R. Nathan born?
S. R. Nathan was born on 3 July 1924 in Singapore.
What positions has S. R. Nathan held?
Positions held by S. R. Nathan include: President of Singapore (1999–2011); Singaporean Ambassador to the United States; president.
Where did S. R. Nathan study?
S. R. Nathan was educated at Universiti Malaya, Anglo-Chinese School, Victoria School, National University of Singapore.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): S. R. Nathan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q212188 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: President of Singapore SR Nathan.jpg by Calvin Teo (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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