Goh Chok Tong

Politician

1941 –

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Who is Goh Chok Tong?

Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean politician. A member of the People's Action Party, he became Singapore's second Prime Minister on 28 November 1990, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, and served in the role until 12 August 2004, when he stepped down and was succeeded by Lee Hsien Loong. He subsequently served as Senior Minister until May 2011, and as Chairman of the Monetary Authority Of Singapore. He continues to serve as a Member of Parliament representing the Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency and holds the honorary title of "Emeritus Senior Minister".

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Born
May 20, 1941
Pasir Panjang
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Children
Ethnicity
  • Chinese Singaporean
Nationality
  • Singapore
Profession
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, National University of Singapore
    Economics
    ( - 1964)
  • M.A., Williams College
    Development Economics
    ( - 1967)
  • Raffles Institution

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on July 23, 2013

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