When was Tony Tan born?

Tony Tan was born on 7 February 1940 in Singapore in the Straits Settlements.

What positions has Tony Tan held?

Positions held by Tony Tan include: President of Singapore (2011–2017); Co-ordinating Minister for National Security (2003–2005); Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1995–2005); Minister for Defence (1995–2003); Minister for Education (1985–1991).

Where did Tony Tan study?

Tony Tan was educated at National University of Singapore, University of Adelaide, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Saint Patrick's School.

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Tony Tan

7th President of Singapore

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Tony Tan Keng Yam is a Singaporean banker and politician who served as the seventh president of Singapore between 2011 and 2017 after winning the 2011 presidential election.

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Born: 7 February 1940 wd
Place of birth: Singapore in the Straits Settlements wd
Citizenship: Singapore wd
Occupation: mathematician, politician, businessperson wd
Political party: People's Action Party wd
Education: National University of Singapore, University of Adelaide, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Saint Patrick's School wd
Spouse: Mary Chee Bee Kiang wd
Official website: istana.gov.sg/the-president/biography wd

Positions held wd

President of Singapore (1 September 2011 – 31 August 2017)
Co-ordinating Minister for National Security (1 August 2003 – 1 September 2005)
Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1 August 1995 – 1 September 2005)
Minister for Defence (1 August 1995 – 1 August 2003)
Minister for Education (1 January 1985 – 29 December 1991)
Minister for Finance (24 October 1983 – 1 January 1985)
Member of the Parliament of Singapore

Awards wd

Order of the Bath
honorary doctor of the Nankai University (2015)
Order of Temasek (2018)

Questions

When was Tony Tan born?: Tony Tan was born on 7 February 1940 in Singapore in the Straits Settlements.
What positions has Tony Tan held?: Positions held by Tony Tan include: President of Singapore (2011–2017); Co-ordinating Minister for National Security (2003–2005); Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (1995–2005); Minister for Defence (1995–2003); Minister for Education (1985–1991).
Where did Tony Tan study?: Tony Tan was educated at National University of Singapore, University of Adelaide, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Saint Patrick's School.

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