# Yeoh Ghim Seng

_Former President of Singapore_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Yeoh Ghim Seng was a Singaporean politician who served as Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 1970 and 1988.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 June 1918 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ipoh ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P19))
- **Died:** 3 June 1993 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P570))
- **Place of death:** Singapore ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P20))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P106))
- **Political party:** People's Action Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P102))
- **Education:** St. Michael's Institution ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P69))
- **Spouse:** Winnie KHONG Siew Meng ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Singapore (31 March 1985 – 2 September 1985); President of Singapore (12 May 1981 – 23 October 1981); President of Singapore (23 November 1970 – 2 January 1971); Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (27 January 1970 – 17 August 1988) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418#P39))

## Questions

**When was Yeoh Ghim Seng born?**  
Yeoh Ghim Seng was born on 22 June 1918 in Ipoh.

**What positions has Yeoh Ghim Seng held?**  
Positions held by Yeoh Ghim Seng include: President of Singapore (1985–1985); President of Singapore (1981–1981); President of Singapore (1970–1971); Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (1970–1988).

**Where did Yeoh Ghim Seng study?**  
Yeoh Ghim Seng was educated at St. Michael's Institution.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Yeoh Ghim Seng](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeoh_Ghim_Seng) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q8052418](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8052418) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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