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Sellapan Ramanathan DUT PJG [1] [2] ( / ˈsɛləpən rɑːməˈnɑːðən /; 3 July 1924 – 22 August 2016), [3] often known as S. R. Nathan, was a Singaporean politician and civil servant who served as the sixth president of Singapore between 1999 and 2011.
Aug 22, 2016 · Mr Nathan, who rose from a school dropout to the highest office in the land, passed away on Monday from complications of a stroke. He was a skilled negotiator who handled major crises and social causes in his public service career.
Learn about the life and career of S R Nathan, who rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent figure in Singapore's politics and diplomacy. From his early struggles in Muar and Singapore, to his achievements as a social worker, labour researcher, and security chief, to his presidency and international roles.
Sellapan Ramanathan (b. 3 July 1924, Singapore–22 August 2016, Singapore), commonly known as S. R. Nathan, served as the sixth president of Singapore from 1 September 1999 to 31 August 2011. He was Singapore’s longest-serving president.
Aug 22, 2016 · SINGAPORE - Singapore's longest-serving president S R Nathan has died peacefully at Singapore General Hospital, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Monday night (Aug 22). He...
Aug 22, 2016 · The Republic's longest-serving president passed away on Aug 22, 2016 from complications of a stroke. He had a distinguished career in public service, diplomacy and media before becoming president in 1999.