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Benjamin Henry Sheares (12 August 1907 – 12 May 1981) was a Singaporean physician and academic who served as the second president of Singapore from 1971 until his death in 1981.
Benjamin Henry Sheares (Dr) (b. 12 August 1907, Singapore–d. 12 May 1981, Singapore) was the second president of the Republic of Singapore. He held this office from 2 January 1971 at the age of 63 until his death on 12 May 1981.
Benjamin Henry Sheares was elected the second president of the Republic of Singapore by parliament on 30 December 1970, and was sworn into office on 2 January the following year. [1] Sheares succeeded Yusof bin Ishak who had passed away in November 1970. [2]
Best known to most Singaporeans as the second President of Singapore, Dr. Benjamin Henry Sheares was a well-loved and respected man whose early career in the field of medicine saw him achieve numerous breakthroughs including the internationally recognised technique of the lower Caesarian section.
Dec 28, 2016 · Singapore’s last Eurasian president, Benjamin Sheares, was the country’s second president in its history. A medical doctor by profession, he was elected by Parliament and served three...
From humble origins, Professor Benjamin Henry Sheares, with self-discipline and a commitment to excel, became an eminent Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. He also became Singapore’s second President on 2 January 1971, and held the office of President until his death in 1981.
May 13, 1981 · President Benjamin Henry Sheares of Singapore, a world-renowned gynecologist who served 10 years as head of state, died today after having suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Friday.
This is a head-and-shoulder portrait of Dr. Benjamin Henry Sheares, the second President of Singapore serving from January 1971 to May 1981. He was regarded as the father of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Singapore.
Jan 24, 2005 · Benjamin Henry Sheares (Dr) (b. 12 August 1907, Singapore–d. 12 May 1981, Singapore) was the second president of the Republic of Singapore. He held this office from 2 January 1971 at the age of 63 until his death on 12 May 1981.
When Dr Benjamin Sheares, President of the Republic of Singapore,3 died on 12th May 1981 and his body laid in state at the Istana, 85,000 people turned up to pay their last respects including a few who were physically disabled and some were tearful.
