Lee Kuan Yew was a Singaporean politician who served as Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He was born on September 16, 1923 and was instrumental in Singapore's separation from Malaysia. He was also the founder of the People's Action Party, which won eight consecutive elections during his tenure. His leadership and vision helped shape Singapore into the prosperous nation it is today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $80 million (2024)
About
Politician who served as Prime Minister of Singapore and oversaw Singapore's separation from Malaysia. He helped found the People's Action Party, which won an unprecedented eight victories from 1959 to 1990.
Before Fame
In the years after World War II, he studied at both the London School of Economics and the University of Cambridge.
Trivia
He served as Minister Mentor of Singapore from 2004 to 2011.
Family Life
He had three children -- Lee Hsien Loong, Lee Wei Ling and Lee Hsien Yang -- with his wife Kwa Geork Choo.
Associated With
He was highly praised by Henry Kissinger.
