S. R. Nathan

Politician

1924 –

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Who is S. R. Nathan?

Sellapan Ramanathan, DUT is a Singaporean politician who was the sixth President of the Republic of Singapore. Usually referred to as S. R. Nathan, he was first sworn in on 1 September 1999. In 1999 and 2005, he was elected President in uncontested elections. In 2009, he surpassed Benjamin Sheares to become Singapore's longest-serving President. His 12-year term ended on 31 August 2011. Since then, he has been the nation's only living former President.

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Born
Jul 3, 1924
Straits Settlements
Spouses
Religion
  • Hinduism
Ethnicity
  • Tamil
Nationality
  • Singapore
Profession
Education
  • University of Malaya
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
  • Victoria School

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on July 23, 2013

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